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Whiteside convictions double Rate steady in Lee County

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

STERLING – Convictions in Whiteside County last year more than doubled from 2013, while they held steady in Lee County.

Whiteside County had 2,386 felony, misdemeanor, and DUI convictions in 2014, up from 1,024.

Lee County had 464 total convictions last year, up from 442.

Those numbers come from annual reports filed by state’s attorneys in the two counties.

The larger number in Whiteside County includes traffic cases: 1,443, or more than half of the convictions. Lee County did not include those numbers.

In 2014, Whiteside County convictions resulted in 164 people being sent to the state

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department of corrections for felony offenses – totaling 565 years of prison time.

In Lee County, 41 people were sent to prison for a total of 249 years.

Three of those Lee County sentences were death cases: Charles George was given 18 years after pleading guilty to one count of aggravated battery of a child in the death of his infant daughter; Keith J. Shomaker was sentenced to 3 years for reckless homicide in the dragging death of a Dixon woman; and Matthew Welling

was given 90 years in prison – 60 for murdering an elderly Amboy man, and 30 more for the home invasion that preceded it.

The average daily jail population in Whiteside County was 84. In 2013, that number was 75 – both years, though, are significant decreases from the years before State’s Attorney Trish Joyce took office. Lowering the jail population, she has said, had long been a top priority for her. When she took office in 2013, the daily average hovered around 110.

Happy Students Spot for invite you ‘Jackass’ ‘Into the product

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Performances of musical are Friday through Sunday

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

STERLING – An internationally known speaker with ties to the area will bring her message of overcoming challenges to empower current and future leaders.

Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, a retired Army lieutenant colonel, works with more than 1 million children, their parents, and educators through Educational Achievement Services, the company Consuelo she founded in Castillo 1994.

Kickbusch She will speak from 7 to 8 p.m.

May 5 at Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. in Sterling. Doors will open at 6 p.m.

The event is sponsored by the Hispanic Business Leaders Committee at Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce. The presentation is free, thanks to donors.

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Preston Lacy, a writer and performer in the “Jackass” reality TV show and movies, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road in Deer Grove.

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DEER GROVE – There’s one “Jackass” star who really wants to make you laugh this weekend. Why? Well, he’s “too scared to steal and too lazy to work.”

Preston Lacy, a writer and performer in the “Jackass” reality TV show and movies, will perform at 8 p.m. Saturday at Arnie’s Happy Spot, 1667 Hoover Road. His friend and fellow comedian, Tom Garland, also will perform.

See what other comedians, musicians and events are coming to the Sauk Valley. Check out our listings on A9-12.

Lee County Felony convictions: 121 Misdemeanor convictions: 73 Misdemeanor supervisions: 48 DUI convictions: 83 DUI supervisions: 59 Whiteside County Felony convictions: 422 Misdemeanor convictions: 315 Traffic convictions: 1,443

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Cinderella, played by Ariel McClearin, rehearses a scene in Rock Falls High School’s production of “Into the Woods.” Showtimes are 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the high school. The Stephen Sondheim musical, which debuted on Broadway in 1987, predominantly intertwines plots of Brothers Grimm fairy tales. See more photos of the high school cast’s rehearsal at saukvalley.com

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What: Presentation by Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, sponsored by the Hispanic Business Leaders Committee at Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce When: 7 to 8 p.m. May 5; doors open at 6 p.m.

Where: Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave., Sterling Cost: Free

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Veterans memorial benefit planned in Polo Hanoi Hilton, will talk.

He wrote about his captivity in “Taps on the Wall.”

C o c k - Maj. Gen. tails, hors John Borling d’oeuvres, and self-guided tours of the Barnacopia Museum will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m.

A live auction, raffle, and drawing for gifts will be from 6:45 to 7;30 p.m., as well as the unveiling of a new bronze veterans sculpture by sculptor Jeff

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POLO – A Vietnam veteran who wrote a book about his years as a POW will speak May 16 at an Armed Forces Day event and memorial fundraiser at Barnacopia, 2750 NW Branch Road.

The Ogle County Veterans Memorial Committee will offer the benefit, starting at 6 p.m. Maj. Gen. John Borling, a former fighter pilot who spent nearly 7 years as a prisoner of war in the

Adams of InBronze Studio and Foundry.

Service songs will be played from 7:30 to 7:40 p.m. Borling will speak from 7:40 to 8:20 p.m., and a closing ceremony will be from 8:20 to 8:30 p.m.

Tickets cost $25 each for members of the military and veterans and $30 for others, with a limit of 250 registrants.

Proceeds will go toward a new veterans memorial, with a bronze soldier kneeling and two granite walls, at the Ogle County

Courthouse. The names of Ogle County residents who gave their lives in service to the U.S. from World War I to the present will be engraved on the wall. The names of Ogle County’s two Medal of Honor recipients also will be engraved.

Email Veteransvfw@hotmail.com or bgvanderkolk1@comcast. net for registration forms.

Forms also can be picked up after 3:30 p.m. at Oregon Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St.

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Working for Rod Schauff Landscaping, Michael Georgen cleans up the area around the Old Settlers Log Cabin, on Lincoln Statue Drive between the Peoria and Galena Bridges, in preparation of a dedication ceremony at 2 p.m. Friday in Dixon. The log cabin was built in 1894 as a lasting tribute to the area’s early settler, John Dixon. The cabin is owned and maintained by the Lee County Historical and Genealogical Society.

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CHICAGO (AP) – Chicago Public Schools is suspending its roughly $20 million contract with a suburban company under federal investigation.

In a letter Tuesday, interim schools CEO Jesse Ruiz gave SUPES Academy 30-day notice as required by its agreement.

School officials disclosed the probe earlier this month.

Federal investigators have asked for records related to the district’s contract with the company that provides principal training, along with documents from district CEO Barbara ByrdBennett and three other employees. Byrd-Bennett announced last week that she is taking paid leave so the investigation doesn’t become a distraction.

Byrd-Bennett consulted for the Wilmette-based SUPES Academy before being named head of the nation’s third-largest

Chicago schools suspend contract

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SUPES spokesman Dennis Culloton says the company is disappointed the contract is being suspending and officials there stand behind the training.

Park group’s CEO vacates position CHICAGO (AP) – The leader of a Chicago group that opposes proposals to use lakefront and park land for the George Lucas museum and Obama presidential library has stepped down from her position.

Cassandra Francis was appointed head of the

lawsuit in November to stop construction of the museum on a parking lot along Lake Michigan. It’s also threatened a lawsuit if park land is used for the Obama library.

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Jason A. Bell, 39, of Sterling; 11:11 a.m. Tuesday at 11th Avenue and East Fourth Street; Lee County warrant for contempt of court – failure to report change of address or employer as a sex offender; taken to Lee County Jail.

Sharon K. Zink, 59, of Savanna; 10:52 a.m. Tuesday at East Fourth Street and 16th Avenue; improper turn; released with promise to comply.

Boy, 17, from Sterling; 2:42 p.m. Tuesday at Fifth Avenue and East Miller Road; improper backing; released with promise to comply.

Christopher K. Nelson, 42, of Sterling; 4:24 p.m.

Tuesday in the 200 block of West Third Street; retail theft less than $300; given notice to appear in court.

Shannon O. Lee, 37, of Sterling; 7:04 p.m. Tuesday in the 300 block of Eighth Avenue; Whiteside County warrant for failure to appear –driving while license suspended; taken to Whiteside County Jail.

Brett J. Ranjel, 31, of Sterling; 11:08 p.m. Tuesday in the 600 block of Locust Street; operating uninsured vehicle; released with promise to comply.

Kassondra A. Bruder, 19, of Rock Falls; 11:59 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of East LeFevre

State Police Reed G. Hall, 22, of St. Charles; 7:34 p.m. Monday on Interstate 88 in Whiteside County; DuPage County hold; taken to Whiteside County Jail and bonded out.

Sanjuana Escobar, 38, of Prophetstown; 7:13 a.m.

Tuesday at Moline Road and state Route 78 in Whiteside County; no valid driver’s license; given individual bond and released with notice to appear in court.

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Some states see growth in food stamps Systems making it easier for people to enroll for government assistance CHICAGO (AP) – President Barack Obama’s health care law has had a surprising side effect: In some states, it appears to be enticing more Americans to apply for food stamps, even as the economy improves.

New, streamlined application systems built for the health care overhaul are making it easier for people to enroll in government benefit programs, including insurance coverage and food stamps.

In most affected states, the enrollment increases were not huge, ranging from 1 percent to 6 percent over 2 years, according to an Associated Press analysis. The sole exception was Nevada, where enrollment shot up 14 percent.

The enrollment is climbing as Republicans try to cut the costs of the food program and at a time when food-stamp usage would normally be expected to decline.

Eligibility rules have not changed.

West Virginia’s foodstamp enrollment increased 4 percent after a Medicaid expansion that was part of the health care changes. Enrollment jumped because people were “more engaged with our systems and more aware what they’re eligible for,” said Jeremiah Samples of the West Virginia Department

of Health and Human Resources.

With the economy improving, national food-stamp enrollment declined in 2013 and 2014. But in 11 states, demand rose between January 2013 and the end of 2014, the AP analysis showed.

Ten of those states expanded their Medicaid programs under the health law. Florida did not expand Medicaid but led the nation in health law enrollment in private insurance plans.

Six of the states employed new easy signup systems that helped people apply for both Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as food stamps, at the same time. Some used online calculators or click-the-box features.

The food-stamp increase was not envisioned by either supporters or opponents of the new health care system.

While it’s unclear exactly how much growth can be attributed to the law and incentives it offered to states, the increased enrollment could be expensive. The average food-stamp recipient was paid $125.35 a month last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which administers SNAP. Based on that, the nearly 632,000 people added

to food-stamp rolls in the 11 states would cost SNAP nearly $79 million a month.

“It wasn’t clear to us whether the Affordable Care Act was going to be something that would cause SNAP enrollment to go up or to go down,” said Dorothy Rosenbaum, a senior fellow at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a Washington group that advocates for low-income people.

But advocates hoped state investments in technology and online tools would reach new people needing food benefits. Two out of 10 Americans who are qualified for food stamps

have never signed up, Rosenbaum said.

Washington provides the money for food stamps, but the assistance program is administered by the states, with regulations varying from state to state.

The impact of the increased enrollment could grow because more states are planning to upgrade their application systems for social programs, using federal money offered by the administration through 2018.

Under the new health care law, 29 states, including those governed by both Democrats and Republicans, have so far decided to expand their

Medicaid programs to cover more low-income people. Five states are still discussing the expansion.

Sixteen states, most led by Republican opponents of the health program, are rejecting the Medicaid expansion. In almost every state refusing to expand Medicaid, food-stamp enrollments have been going down with the improving economy.

Among the states with growing food-stamp use, many made efforts to improve Medicaid and food-stamp enrollment systems, using health-law funding for call centers, document imaging, electronic data matching and

other tools, according to a report by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

In Illinois, food-stamp enrollment increased 2.5 percent to 2.08 million between January 2013 and December 2014, an increase of about 50,000 people in a period when the state’s unemployment rate fell from 9.1 percent to 6.2 percent. Illinois has long let people sign up for food stamps, Medicaid and other benefits on a single form, state officials said, but a new online application, nicknamed “ABE” for the 16th president, is easier to use.

Illinois resident Mishaun Cannon, 48, who unexpectedly lost a good-paying hospital job last year and has been pursuing a career-switch master’s degree, signed up for Medicaid in January. She was surprised to learn she likely would qualify for food stamps too.

“I was amazed. I said, ‘Where do I apply?’ Every little bit helps,” Cannon said. Signing up was a breeze, she said.

Republicans in March proposed a 34 percent cut over 10 years in the food-stamp program, which almost doubled in size after the recession.

SNAP grew from 26.5 million recipients and a cost of $32.9 billion in 2006 to 47.6 million people and $79.9 billion in 2013 before contracting slightly last year.

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ROCKFORD (AP) – A Rockford logistics and supply-chain management firm has won more than $1 billion in work for the U.S. military to take place over the next 5 years.

The Rockford RegisterStar reported SupplyCore’s success could help its president pursue other business endeavors that would benefit Rockford.

SupplyCore recently added a $225 million contract to provide supplies and services for the military and civilian agencies in the south-central U.S. CEO Peter Provenzano says he plans to add 15

jobs in Rockford to the 125-member workforce.

The company has six other sites worldwide.

Provenzano also owns Joseph James Partners, which plans a boutique

hotel in downtown Rockford and Rock River Development Partnership. It’s a nonprofit that developed the Rockford City Market in 2010 and plans a downtown indoor market.

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Mishaun Cannon, 48, poses for a portrait April 16 in Markham. Cannon, who unexpectedly lost a good-paying hospital job last year and has been pursuing a career-switch master’s degree, signed up for Medicaid in January. She was surprised to learn she likely would qualify for food stamps, too.

IN BRIEF Garden bazaar planned Saturday DIXON – Church of the Brethren’s annual garden bazaar will be from 7 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church, 215 N. Court.

A breakfast with buttermilk pancakes, sausage, and beverages will be from 7 to 11 a.m. Tickets cost $5 at the door.

A plant sale, crafts and needlework, and bake shop will be available.

Attendees are asked to use the front door of the church. The site is wheelchair-accessible.

Call the church at 815284-2711 for more information.

Crossroad bridges to close for repairs Starting Monday, a group of four crossroad bridges over Interstate 88 in Lee County will close for repairs.

Illinois Tollway officials announced that bridges on Burkett, Midway, Rockyford, and Whitney roads are scheduled to close through May. Electronic message signs and construction signage will advise motorists. No detours will be posted.

Other local crossroad bridges to be repaired this year are on Red Brick, Nachusa, Robbins, Franklin, Reynolds, Ashton, Meridian, Brooklyn, Thorpe, and Brush Grove roads. Bridge work and closures are being staggered so adjacent bridges are not under construction at the same time.

Work will include pavement patching, bridge joint replacement, and beam and girder repair. The bridge deck on Nachusa will be replaced. Closures on Ashton and Nachusa roads will be longer than a month.

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DIXON – A fundraiser cookout for homeless veterans will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Dixon Food Center, 500 Chicago Ave. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540 Ladies Auxiliary will prepare hot dogs, brats, hamburgers, pork chop sandwiches, and meals with chips and a drink.

Proceeds will assist the auxiliary’s mission to help homeless veterans.

Call 815-973-6128 for more information.

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Race will start promptly at 9:00. Registration will open at 7:30 AM. Online registration is available until midnight on May 6th through www.signmeup.com. A link to online and paper registration, as well as other race information, can be found on the race website, www.torchs5k.com.

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OBITUARIES FUNERAL SERVICES FOR THE WEEK Today’s visitations: Theodore J. “Ted” Bittner of Sterling, 4-7 p.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Sterling.

Adeline Port of Morrison, 4-7 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church in Sterling.

Today’s funeral: Patricia L. Leopold of Mount Morris, 10:30 a.m.

Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church in Oregon.

Friday visitations: Jerry L. Crow Sr. of Rock Falls, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Norman Barnum of Rock Falls, 5-7 p.m., with the rosary recited at 4:30 p.m., at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Friday funerals: Jerry L. Crow Sr. of Rock Falls, 10.30 a.m. at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls.

Adeline Port of Sterling, 11:30 a.m. at Bethel

Reformed Church in Sterling.

Saturday visitations: Bernice H. Plautz of Rock Falls, 9-10 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Vicki S. Meyers-McGinnis of Dixon, noon-2 p.m. at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport.

Saturday funerals: Norman Barnum of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. Mass at St. Andrew Catholic Church in Rock Falls.

Bernice H. Plautz of Rock Falls, 10 a.m. at Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sterling.

Vicki S. Meyers-McGinnis of Dixon, 2 p.m. memorial service at Burke-Tubbs Funeral Home in Freeport.

Monday funeral: Kathryn Parrott, formerly of Prophetstown, private memorial graveside service, 10 a.m. at Elm Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Princeton.

Kathryn Parrott BENTON – Kathryn Parrott, 79, of Benton, formerly of Prophetstown, died Sunday, April 12, 2015, at Franklin Hospital in Benton.

Kathryn was born Sept. 24, 1935, in Benton, the daughter of Millard and Dorothy (Conner) Mandrell. She married Robert R. Parrott of Princeton on May 11, 1952. He preceded her in death Feb. 15, 1992.

Survivors include one daughter, Brenda (Jeff) Melton of Prophetstown; two sons, Robert L. Parrott of Dixon, and Curtis M. Parrott of Rock Falls; two brothers, Homer (Fay) Mandrell of Deer Grove, and Bobby (Francis) Mandrell of Georgia;

two sisters, Judy (Ervin Jr.) Goodell of Rock Falls, and Dorothy Jane Mandrell of Benton; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She also was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Brian in infancy; three brothers, Billy, Lewis, and James Mandrell; and two sisters, Donna Harrison and Carolyn Staton.

A private memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Elm Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Princeton, with the Rev. Jeff Goodell officiating.

Cremation rites have been accorded. Leffler-Poulson Funeral Home in Benton is handling arrangements.

Jerry L. Crow Sr. ROCK FALLS – Jerry L. Crow Sr., 63, of Rock Falls, died Tuesday, April 21, 2015, at CGH Medical Center in Sterling.

Jerry was born Feb. 15, 1952, in Sterling, the son of Edward and Alma (Long) Crow. He served in the Army during Operation Desert Storm. He married Nancy Oltmanns on June 5, 1998, in Sterling.

Survivors include his wife of Rock Falls; one daughter, Tina “Rip” (Dale) Bradley of Rock Falls; one son, Jerry L. Crow Jr. of Destin, Florida; two sisters, Earlene (Floyd) Harper and Lois (Richard) Harper, both of Rock Falls; two broth-

ers, David (Arlene) Crow of Rock Falls, and Wesley (Vickie) Crow of Dixon; six grandchildren; and three greatgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.

Friday and the funeral at 10:30 a.m. Friday at McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks, pastor of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, officiating.

A memorial has been established.

Visit mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com to send condolences.

George Steltzer SABULA, Iowa – George Steltzer, 84, of Sabula, died Saturday, April 18, 2015.

Schilling Funeral Home in Sterling is handling arrangements.

Wayne L. Trost ELIZABETH – Wayne L. Trost, 84, of Elizabeth, died Monday, April 20, 2015, at Midwest Medical Center in Galena.

Law-Jones Funeral Homes handled arrangements.

Thursday, April 23, 2015

LANARK

Police seek tips on burglaries Police: Man forced entry, broke into ATM, and video gambling machine

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

LANARK – Although tips have come in, Lanark Police still don’t have a main suspect after less than $10,000 was stolen from three businesses in town, Lanark Police Chief Matt Magill said.

The Crooked Roof, Dave’s Place, and Bella Pizza were all broken into Monday night or Tuesday morning, Magill said. A man, seen on security footage holding a flashlight in his mouth, broke into an ATM at The Crooked Roof and into a video gambling terminal at Dave’s Place, Magill said. The footage, from The Crooked Roof, has a timestamp of 3:33 a.m. Tuesday.

“We’ve got some good video and good pictures developed off of that and some potential leads there, but nothing that I would call solid.” he said.

Police were called about 5:45 a.m.

Tuesday by a neighbor who heard a noise earlier, but looked around and didn’t see anything, Magill said.

Later, the neighbor noticed damage to the building, and called the police.

Anyone with information is asked to call Carroll County Crime Stoppers at 815-244-7867 or Lanark Police at 815-493-6931.

Submitted

Security footage shows a man with a flashlight in his mouth near the ATM at The Crooked Roof that was burglarized Tuesday morning in Lanark. Also hit either Tuesday morning or Monday night were Dave’s Place and Bella Pizza. Lanark Police have received tips, but do not have a main suspect. Anyone with information is urged to call Carroll County Crime Stoppers at 815-244-7867 or Lanark Police at 815-4936931.

Happy Spot a stop on Midwest tour

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PRESTON LACY

members expect from the show?

“A mix of a stand-up comedy, improv, and audience participation, with some goofy nondangerous stunts at the end,” Lacy said.

After the Midwest tour, Lacy will head to California to film a pilot for Comedy Central and perform with his “Jackass” castmates.

Making people laugh is something Lacy knew he had a gift for since elementary school in Jasper County, Missouri.

In fact, his background is similar to many of those in the Sauk Valley.

He didn’t balk when

he found out that Deer Grove’s population resides somewhere around 50 people.

“That’s 47 more people than the town I’m from. I grew up in the rural Missouri Ozarks,” Lacy said.

Now, the comedian splits his time between Los Angeles and Austin, Texas.

Tickets cost $5 for the show only, or $11 with a chicken dinner included.

Tickets are available in advance, and at the door, which will open at 6:30 p.m. The food special runs from 6:30 to 7:30.

An autograph and picture session with fans will follow the show.

And, the restaurant can be sure this performer will enjoy his dinner, too.

“I can’t wait to do a show there,” he said, “and get my fat hands on some of that regionally famous fried chicken.”

sent unions to state court in their own action against the move.

Speaking in downtown Springfield, the Republican said he’s had support, even from state workers who are union members. He contended that teachers have asked him whether the execu-

tive order he signed in February to bar collection of “fair share fees” from non-union state employees could be extended to the schoolhouse.

Teachers unions quickly lashed out at the idea, calling it illegal and a slap at instructors who “advocate for their students.”

I can’t wait to do a show there, and get my fat hands on some of that regionally famous fried chicken.

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Lacy, an admittedly large man, is best known for his “Jackass” skits that involved his chasing Jason “Wee-Man” Acuña down public streets in nothing more than their underwear and white T-shirts.

The Deer Grove stop is part of a string of standup comedy shows Lacy is performing in the Midwest.

Garland saw Lacy doing shtick with Tim Matheson on the Tom Green Show and called him to ask him to do some gigs, Lacy said in an email.

Lacy suggested doing a run in the Midwest so they wouldn’t have to fly, and within 24 hours they have 11 shows lined up.

Stand-up comedy is something Lacy has done even before his time with “Jackass,” but he admits “it’s way more

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Preston Lacy, of “Jackass” fame, on doing stand-up at Arnie’s Happy Spot

fun when people know who the heck you are.”

Lacy seems to be thankful for the opportunities the franchise has allowed him.

“It doesn’t bother me a bit,” Lacy said of how he caught his break. “In fact, four of my [“Jackass”] castmates are going to get together and do some comedy shows in May and June.

“We asked Johnny Knoxville [co-creator and star of “Jackass”] when we could retire, and he said, ‘The Three Stooges were well into their 60s when they retired.’”

So, what can audience

IN BRIEF Rauner: Stop ‘fair share’ fees for non-union teachers

pay union fees – the Republican’s latest swipe at public sector unions he blames for worsening the state’s financial woes.

Rauner already has sued in federal court to stop what he calls “forced union dues collection” from state government workers, an issue that

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said Wednesday he wants to banish a requirement that non-union public school teachers

Speaker’s father worked at Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. INSPIRATION

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“We have had several sponsors who have stepped up to make sure as many people as possible could benefit from her message,” Chamber Executive Director Kris Noble said.

Kickbusch will focus on Silver City, a boxcar settlement that developed around Northwestern Steel and Wire during

the 1950s. The speaker’s immigrant parents lived at the settlement when her father started working at the steel mill.

She later lived in a Laredo, Texas, barrio, where she was surrounded by poverty, discrimination and illiteracy, but her parents taught her that she was rich in culture, values and faith.

Kickbusch enlisted in the Army after graduation from Hardin-

Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. During her 20-year military career, she became the highest-ranking Hispanic woman in the Army’s Combat Support Field.

In 1996, she retired from the military and started her business to reach out to children in some of the nation’s toughest neighborhoods – children who are growing up with the same challenges she had overcome.

“The mill is such a big part of the community, and many of the Silver City settlers weren’t Hispanic,” Noble said. “This will be empowering for women, too, but the message of perseverance and fulfilling your dream is for everyone.”

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Federal, state dollars unlikely after tornado Local donations continue as relief effort turns into long-term recovery mode cess of collecting information about damages and working to determine the unmet needs of residents and local governments. Once IEMA has that information, it will be able to determine what assistance the state might be able to offer, said Patti Thompson, spokeswoman for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

“It’s still too early,” Thompson said. “At this point, we’re continuing to collect information.”

In the meantime, state agencies, such as the Illinois Department of Transportation, are assisting local governments in the affected areas.

But local leaders don’t

BY BRETT ROWLAND Shaw Media browland@shawmedia.com

DeKALB – The road to recovery in Fairdale will likely be paved with local dollars.

County and municipal officials aren’t banking on a influx of state and federal dollars to help with the cleanup and long-term recovery and rebuilding work needed.

An EF4 tornado struck the unincorporated DeKalb County community April 9 killing two, injuring more than a dozen and destroying scores of homes and buildings.

With cleanup work ongoing, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency is still in the pro-

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Rubble remains where an EF4 tornado laid waste to homes April 9 in Fairdale. DeKalb County and municipal officials aren’t banking on a influx of state and federal dollars to help with the cleanup. expect the kind of federal disaster assistance that helped survivors of the deadly 2013 tornado that struck Washington.

After that EF4 tornado, which killed three and damaged more than 1,000 homes, the Federal

Emergency Management Agency’s Individual Assistance Program approved more than $2.5 million in grants for residents for home repairs, rental assistance and grants to replace lost personal items. And the U.S. Small

Business Administration reported that more than $18.7 million in lowinterest disaster loans had been approved to help the re-building process.

Instead, plans to form a local disaster recovery task force – including business leaders, government leaders, elected officials and community members – are underway. The United Way and the DeKalb County Community Foundation will play a role in the task force, which will focus on being the main place of contact for tornado victims and those involved with rebuilding Fairdale.

“We’re not anticipating federal assistance,” DeKalb County Board chairman Mark Pietrowski Jr. said. “State help will be more in terms of agency assistance, but not actual dollars.”

At the same time, Pietrowski said local leaders have been in touch with their counterparts in Washington and are documenting costs. Once the county starts to get a better idea of how much has spent on everything from debris removal to overtime for first responders, leaders will be able to look for possible ways to get outside funding, Pietrowski said.

“We’re still in relief mode,” he said. “We’re just entering recovery mode.”

At least for the county, debris removal will likely be the most significant clean up expense. So far, between 900 and 1,000 truckloads have been taken to an area dump, said Denny Miller, head of DeKalb County’s Emergency Services Disaster Agency.

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SPRINGFIELD SCOOP

‘Shrewd’ speaker focuses on only one thing: power Madigan has accumulated as much clout as the law allows

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

EDITORIAL

Pass the pie, then fix the state F ood fans will love what the Illinois House cooked up last week.

Pumpkin pie was voted as the state’s official pie.

Even though Illinois’ finances are in perilous shape, and budgets are being sliced right and left, perhaps we shouldn’t begrudge lawmakers a short break from the serious problems at hand.

A lawmaker from Morton, Republican state Rep. Keith Sommer, put the legislation on the House’s menu. He represents a large pumpkin-growing region, and touted the fact that Illinois produces about 85 percent of pumpkin consumed in the nation.

What we think

The state House took a break from serious business to name a state pie last week.

Too bad that grappling with Illinois financial woes wasn’t also as easy as pie.

House members apparently swallowed his argument; the vote was 108 in favor, 3 opposed.

So, why not name a state pie? We have a state fruit (Gold Rush apple) and state snack food (popcorn), not to mention about 20 other officially designated state somethings-orother.

Of course, Chicago area lawmakers might protest that Chicagostyle pizza “pie” ought

not to be discounted.

Indeed, all three “no” votes came from Chicagoland lawmakers.

The state’s apple and peach growers might also feel left out, as the fruits they produce make excellent pie fillings.

The Senate has yet to weigh in on the official state pie bill. Time remains for fanciers of apple, peach, cherry, blueberry, rhubarb, strawberry, and other pies to press their cases.

We hope bipartisan

support for the state pie bill leaves such a good taste in the mouths of lawmakers that they agree to cooperate on larger measures.

And cooperate they must.

The upcoming state budget for fiscal year 2016 is expected to have a $6 billion hole that must be filled somehow – and not by pumpkins.

Solving the state’s problems shouldn’t be considered pie in the sky. Illinoisans made the mess, and they must fix the mess.

If lawmakers fail, we don’t believe they’ll deserve a slice of the new official state pie.

Let them eat humble pie instead.

THE READER’S VOICE

Watch out for children riding bikes in street

their kids are riding their bikes; otherwise, the next time a child may not be as lucky as the three children were on Sunday.

JIM and NANCY FAIVRE Rock Falls

Human services spending pays future dividends

This past Sunday about 12:45 p.m., we were driving south on Avenue G and witnessed a very close call involving three young children on bikes.

The three children rode their bikes across Avenue G (going east to west) without even stopping to see whether any vehicles were coming. For an instant, we thought we were going to witness a tragedy as an oncoming car barely missed them.

Thank God, that driver reacted in time.

The children all appeared to be under 10 years of age.

This just serves as a reminder that anyone driving a vehicle needs to be aware of kids riding bikes. This incident was just an example of how suddenly a tragic accident could occur.

Parents need to be aware of where and how

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

WENDY DUBOE Chicago and MARK BURTON Moline

While granted a small reprieve for Fiscal Year 2015, human service programs across the state will, once again, face significant cuts in the state budget as Illinois rightly tries to put its fiscal house in order.

Yet, critical services to at-risk populations hang in the balance, as do long-term repercussions for the state’s economy.

The decisions made by state leaders over the next few months on details of human service policy and funding will have an impact on our future economic health as surely as unfunded pensions do today.

As a society, we invest in human services – education, health, job training, child care – to ensure a basic quality of life for our most vulnerable citizens, and to improve the economic future of our families and our state.

The first we do to help those most in need in our communities; the second we do as an investment with genuine return on investment for the future.

Funding for preschool and early learning pays off handsomely down the line for our youths. All of society benefits. Targeted services to help the elderly and disabled stay in their homes is far less expensive to society than institutionalization.

Access to preventative health services and screenings is much less costly than dealing with untreated and full-blown health episodes. Providing after-school programs to at-risk youth is a small price to pay when weighed against the alternatives, including the astronomical costs of incarceration.

Sustaining quality and

THE FIRST AMENDMENT

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com efficient human services requires a collaborative effort among government, civic, and private sectors. Private philanthropy can never play the primary role financially that the government plays.

With an emphasis on prevention, integration of services, and measurable and meaningful outcomes, we and others in the nonprofit sector look forward to working with state leaders to effectively balance budget requirements and human needs.

Note to readers: Wendy DuBoe is president and CEO of United Way of Metropolitan Chicago, and Mark Burton is chairman of the board for United Way of Illinois.

SPRINGFIELD – One of the questions I get asked most often as an Illinois political reporter is, “What is Mike Madigan really like?”

The best answer I can give is, if you were to look up the word “shrewd” in the dictionary, you’d likely see Mike Madigan staring back at you.

Last year, he called for cutting taxes on businesses. Now he’s calling for jacking up taxes on millionaires.

Just why he would treat one group of job creators differently from another, who knows? But no one should be surprised.

I’ve been covering Madigan since 1987. The one thing I’ve learned about him is that he values the accumulation of power over adherence to any particular principle or philosophy.

The only thing that counts at the end of the day for him is this question: Will it help more Democrats get elected to the Illinois General Assembly?

Policy is a secondary consideration for a man who has been in the Legislature longer than many of his fellow lawmakers have been alive.

In fact, no state legislative leader in the history of the United States has been in power longer than Michael J. Madigan.

Mike Madigan has become a wealthy man operating a law firm that appeals Cook County property tax assessments. Last year, he disclosed that he earned more than $1 million a year in a job that is all about political connections.

BUT MADIGAN IS NOT about the money. Really.

He lives in a modest home on Chicago’s south side, with a market value of less than a fourth of what he says he earns in a good year.

For lunch every day, he eats just an apple.

On most legislative session nights, he holds court at Saputo’s, a mom-andpop Italian supper club a few blocks from the Capitol. He dines at the same table and at the same chair during each visit.

He dresses nicely, but not flashy. (Although Rod Blagojevich was more than a bit infatuated with Madigan’s neckties.)

In the 25 years I’ve covered him, I’ve never known him to outright lie. Every public utterance is made with calculation. Words are parsed.

Meanings obscured. Pronouncements ambiguous.

But never have I heard him tell a bald-faced lie.

Does he break the law?

I’ve never seen evidence

“The liberty to cause offense, even outrage, is what freedom of speech is all about.”

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

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

Contact him at sreeder@ illinoispolicy. org.

of it. And I don’t believe he would.

For decades, I’ve seen reporters trying to uncover criminal behavior on Madigan’s part. They’ve failed.

But really, they’ve missed the point. What’s far more interesting to me is what Madigan can do legally.

Madigan not only heads a legislative chamber and a law firm, he is the party boss for the Illinois DemoHouse cratic Party.

Speaker He’s raised Michael tens of milMadigan lions of dolThe Chicago lars and Democrat, who has p o u r e d been House them into speaker for the cam30 years, is paign coffers a shrewd accumulator of state repof power, resentative writes candidates columnist Scott Reeder. across Illinois.

Once elected, they remember where the money came from.

But again, personal political convictions play a small part in what he asks of his members.

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Policy is a secondary consideration for a man who has been in the Legislature longer than many of his fellow lawmakers have been alive.

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Scott Reeder

Just consider Madigan’s relationship with Blagojevich, during the 6 years Blagojevich was governor.

First, Madigan hinted darkly about Blagojevich “improprieties.”

Then, Madigan enthusiastically supported Blagojevich’s spending bills and measures to increase the power of the governorship.

And then, he formed an alliance of Republican and Democrat lawmakers to thwart the governor’s legislative initiatives.

And next, he co-chaired Blagojevich’s re-election campaign.

And finally, he led the charge to impeach the governor.

Consistent? No. Predictable? No. Powerful? Yes. Note to readers: Scott Reeder’s column is underwritten by the Illinois Policy Institute.

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WASHINGTON | IRS TAXPAYER SERVICES

Hello? 8M phone calls go unanswered Many people had to wait on hold for more than 30 minutes, official says WASHINGTON (AP) – The IRS’ overloaded phone system hung up on more than 8 million taxpayers this filing season as the agency cut millions of dollars from taxpayer services to help pay to enforce President Barack Obama’s health law.

For those who weren’t disconnected, only 40

percent actually got through to a person. And many of those people had to wait on hold for more than 30 minutes, IRS Commissioner John Koskinen said Wednesday.

The number of disconnected callers spiked just as taxpayers were being hit with new requirements under the health

law. Last year, the phone system dropped 360,000 calls, Koskinen said.

For the first time, taxpayers had to report whether they had health insurance last year on their tax returns. Those who received government subsidies had to respond whether they received the correct amount. People without insurance faced fines, collected by the IRS, if they did not qualify for an exemption.

A new staff report by

Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee criticized the agency’s spending priorities. The report said the IRS diverted $134 million in user fees that had been spent on customer service last year to other areas this year.

“It looks to me like you’re purposely harming taxpayers,” Rep. Kristi Noem of South Dakota told Koskinen at a hearing Wednesday.

Koskinen said the user

PEORIA

fees were spent on computer upgrades to implement the health law as well as a new law requiring foreign banks to report information about U.S. account holders.

He said budget cuts approved by Congress left him no choice. The agency’s budget has been cut by $1.2 billion since 2010. It now stands at $10.9 billion.

“Customer service, both on the phone and in person has been far

worse than anyone would want,” Koskinen told the Ways and Means oversight subcommittee. “It’s simply a matter of not having enough people to answer the phones and provide service at our walk-in sites as a result of cuts to our budget.”

Republicans in Congress adamantly oppose Obama’s health law, so some have been working to starve the IRS of funds just as its role in implementing the law ramps up.

CANINE FLU

Service dogs a lifeline for owner Organization trains pooches to assist people with variety of disabilities

BY THOMAS BRUCH Journal Star Distributed by The Associated Press

PEORIA – In terms of temperament, the blackhaired poodle Lincoln and the redheaded Julianne Smith are a tidy match. Mostly, it’s the cold weather. Neither of them can stand it.

Under a spell of near constant cold or snow in the month of February, the two spent more time than usual holed up inside of Smith’s ground-floor apartment.

Although he’s great company, Lincoln is not simply a domestic pet – he is Smith’s service dog.

Smith, 34, diagnosed with Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy that limits the muscle mobility, has minor weakness in small muscles like her hands and toes, but major weakness in large muscles. She can’t shrug her shoulders or lift her legs, but she can move her fingers and wiggle her toes. She needs Lincoln to open doors, turn on lights, and fetch her phone when it slips out of her hand and to the ground.

He even fetched her credit card once.

Lincoln and Smith were brought together through Paws Giving Independence, a local organization that acquires dogs – many of them rescues – and trains them as service dogs to assist people with a variety of disabilities. That spectrum of training extends to the humans. Smith had to log 200 hours at the weekly Tuesday meetings at Heartland Dog Training Facility in Peo-

AP

Dogs drink water from a hose April 14 at the First Class Pet Lodge in Wausau, Wisconsin. An outbreak of canine flu has sickened more than 1,000 dogs in the Midwest.

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Julianne Smith sits with her service dog, Lincoln, on Feb. 27 at her home in Peoria. Smith, 34, has Type 2 spinal muscular atrophy that limits the muscle mobility. Lincoln and Smith were brought together through Paws Giving Independence, an organization that acquires dogs – many of them rescues – and trains them as service dogs to assist people with a variety of disabilities. ria before qualifying for her own service dog. But Smith went far beyond that requirement to find the dog that suits her best.

The many hours of training yields the right fit between the dog and future owner. Really, the owner’s initial personal preference has little sway in the process. The dog chooses the owner.

“He picked me more than anything else, simply because he listened to me,” Smith said. “And the dogs tend to find a good match.”

Lincoln’s everyday assistance to Smith was honed during the weekly training hours at Heartland, where the dogs simulate situations that will help their future or current owners the most.

The training is spread between two classes that

last for 1 hour. Each dog warms up by walking in clockwise and counterclockwise circles while leashed by their owners or trainers. The dogs then proceed to stations that emulate a scenario at home, like turning on a light switch, and then rotate to the next station.

Obedience is expected but also rewarded frequently with compliments and treats. Lincoln does well at these stations, but Smith said that preaching consistency to him never ends.

At a recent training, Lincoln struggled to open a closet door all the way, stopping short of actually opening it and then looking for a treat.

“He doesn’t get one for that,” Smith said.

But at the next station, opening a refrigerator

door, Lincoln tugs open the door many times with ease. Smith said that he loses interest at times and wants attention – a poodle characteristic.

He has never shown aggressive behavior toward a person under Smith’s watch. Bunnies and squirrels are another story. When the two visit a college campus filled with active squirrels, Lincoln trembles.

He used to be the same way around dogs until a visit to the zoo, Smith said. Coming face-toface with a Siberian tiger and other much larger animals changed his perspective.

“The llama was challenging him,” Smith said. “Lincoln was freaked. His behavior with other dogs changed after that.”

IN BRIEF Anti-human trafficking bill passes Senate

New airstrikes in Yemen after Saudis vow to stop

WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate unanimously passed legislation Wednesday to help the victims of human trafficking, ending a tortuous partisan standoff over abortion that also delayed confirmation of President Barack Obama’s attorney general nominee.

The vote was 99-0 to approve the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, which expands law enforcement tools to target sex traffickers and creates a new fund to help victims. The House has passed similar legislation and the White House has voiced support.

SANAA, Yemen (AP) – Hours after Saudi Arabia declared an end to its coalition’s nearly monthlong air campaign in Yemen, new airstrikes Wednesday hit Iran-backed militants and their allies in two cities, and the rebels said they would welcome U.N.-led peace talks in the conflict that has killed more than 900 people.

The continued airstrikes suggested that the U.S.-backed offensive, aimed at restoring Yemen’s internationally recognized president, was entering a new phase in which

the Saudi-led military action will be scaled back but not halted completely.

Air raids struck positions held by the rebels, known as Houthis, and their allies in the southern port of Aden and the central city of Taiz, Yemeni officials said.

Fighting continued in both areas between the rebels and supporters of exiled President Abed Rabbo Mansour Hadi, a close U.S. ally who fled Yemen on March 25.

The capital of Sanaa was calm, however, giving residents their most peaceful night in almost 4 weeks.

LOS ANGELES (AP) – An outbreak of canine flu has sickened more than 1,000 dogs in the Midwest, killing a handful and stirring concern among animal lovers nationwide that the highly contagious virus will sideline their pets.

Experts blame the epidemic on a strain called H3N2 that is seen in Asia and leaves pets feeling lousy for about 2 weeks.

Veterinarians believe the strain, which doesn’t yet have a vaccine, will likely spread to other parts of the country, so they offer ways to keep pets healthy or help those that are already ill.

What to look for Steve Gilberg, a digital marketer in Chicago, says his 6-year-old pugChihuahua mix, Joey, had most of the symptoms: high fever, runny nose, watery eyes, sore throat and loss of appetite. But mostly, he coughed.

“He just started coughing really, really hard, kind of like a smoker’s hacking cough, coming from the belly,” Gilberg said.

Dr. Brian Collins urges owners to pay attention to changes in behavior, such as dwindling interest in eating, drinking and playing, labored or rapid breathing, or lethargy.

“If he’s always happy to eat and now he isn’t, that isn’t a good sign. Are they clingy when they are usually close, removed when they are usually just a bit aloof?” said Collins, a companion animal veterinarian at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine in Ithaca, New York.

Helping sick pets Start by taking its tem-

perature. You can’t just feel your dog’s forehead to see if it’s running a fever, but digital thermometers can take readings under an armpit or in the most accurate area – the backside, Collins said.

Food and fluids are important, so keep trying to entice your buddy.

With a pet that isn’t eating well, offer fare that’s a bit more tempting, but be careful it doesn’t cause a stomachache. Try some baby food, canned meals or dry food softened with water.

Dogs probably have achy muscles, a sore throat and stuffy head, while feeling tired and run down, so don’t discourage long bouts of snoozing as long as they are getting up to go outside and staying hydrated.

Gilberg said his sick pup would lie in bed all day, but it helped to hold him and then his energy returned gradually.

Avoid germs Infected dogs can be contagious for 2 weeks, so keep pets – sick or healthy – away from other pooches and places where they gather, such as doggie day cares, dog parks, groomers and pet stores.

Some pet businesses in Illinois closed for a few days to help stop the spread. When Gilberg took Joey to the vet, the receptionist asked them to wait out front to avoid getting other dogs sick.

The virus gets passed through the air when dogs sneeze or by people when germs jump on hands or clothing, where they can live for hours. But the canine flu doesn’t sicken people.

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Resentment is the thanks mom gets for help Dear Abby, My son, “Rick,” and daughter-in-law, “Amy,” seem to really dislike me.

I try to be kind and not pry, but they live with me, and it can make for a full house.

They have had job difficulties and work injuries that brought them back to my home. Her parents don’t care for my son, so living there was not an option.

Amy does not help at all with the housework.

Rick does most of it.

They also have a wonderful 21-month-old boy. A second baby is on the way. They have lived with me for 4 years now.

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

Abby, Amy shows no respect for my home or for me. I mostly keep quiet so as to not push away my only son. I want to be part of my grandson’s life. Please advise me on handling this matter.

– Undervalued Out West

Dear Undervalued, By allowing your son and daughter-in-law to live with you for such an extended period of time, you have fostered their dependence on you.

That may be why your daughter-in-law is resentful rather than grateful for your generosity in giving them a roof over their heads. That they would conceive a second child under these circumstances – without jobs and no place of their own – tells me they are immature and irresponsible.

Give them a date to be out – say 1 month – and stick to it. If they want to know why, tell them

the truth. You should not have to live in a house with a daughterin-law who treats you like the enemy because it is not healthy for any of you.

If you are afraid the only way to have a relationship with your grandchildren is to tolerate being used, I think you are mistaken. As long as you can provide material assistance to these two, they’ll keep you around.

Dear Abby, My husband and I have been married for almost 31 years. We have had a good marriage, but for the last couple of years, my husband has told me that

I snore when we go to sleep at night. He is a very light sleeper, and understandably, it wakes him and then he wakes me to make me stop. This goes on all night long.

Needless to say, neither of us is happy in the morning. We have now started sleeping in separate rooms. The issue I am having now is, my husband will be retiring in a few months and he wants us to do a lot of traveling, mainly cruising. I’m not sure how this will work with our new sleeping arrangement.

– Sleepy in Alabama Dear Sleepy, Have you discussed

your snoring with your physician? Snoring can be a symptom of a medical problem that’s fixable. When your husband first told you about it, you should have mentioned it to your doctor. Ear plugs might help your husband, but if there is a medical solution for your snoring, it would make your problem 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 Friday, April 24 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.

Bi-County Special Education Cooperative preschool screenings for Sterling Unit 5, 8 a.m.2:30 p.m., gymnasium, Wallace Education Center, 506 W. Sixth St., Sterling. Appointments: 815622-2093.

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

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

Bible study, 10 a.m., Oregon

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

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

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

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anon-

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

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, noon-1 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, 779-2453487.

Christian ministry with DVD showings, 5-7 p.m., Rock Falls Seventh-day Adventist Church, 501 W. Second St., 779-8611086.

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 Hos-

pital, 900 N. Second St. Reformers Unanimous Addiction Abstinence Program, 7-9 p.m., First Baptist Church, 24 N. Mason Ave., Amboy, 815-8572682.

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, 7:30-8:30 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, 779-245-3487.

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

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

Saturday, April 25 Alcoholics Anonymous, 9 a.m., closed, Big Book, United Methodist Church, 201 E. Chicago Ave., Davis Junction.

Biscuits and gravy, 7 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-5625050.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Zumba class, 10:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

‘57 Girls, 11:30 a.m., Culver’s, 1317 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

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

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

Hand & Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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, 815-625-8290.

Friday, April 24 PADS Shelter rummage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

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.

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

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

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

Line dancing, 11 a.m.-noon, 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, 815288-9236. Sign up by 10 a.m. previous business day.

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

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

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

Movie, “The Guilt Trip,” 12:15 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave., Rochelle, 815-562-5050.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Farkle, 1 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit

noon, Walmart, 1901 First Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Affliction of Addition Narcotics Anonymous, 7;30-8:30 p.m., Abiding Word Church, 806 E. Lynn Blvd., Sterling, 779-2453487.

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

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

COMMUNITY EVENTS Thursday, April 23

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

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

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

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

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

Mercy Nursing Services free blood pressure clinic, 11 a.m.-

Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

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

All-ages open mic night, 5-9 p.m., Triangle/Veterans Memorial Park, Fifth Street and Fifth Avenue, Rock Falls, 815590-8881 or 779-770-6498.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Youth dance, 7-10 p.m., Teen Turf, Boehle Youth Center, 235 W. Main St., Amboy. Chaperone registration: 815-857-4800.

Bingo, 7 p.m. Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave. Saturday, April 25 Garden bazaar, 7 a.m.-noon, with pancake breakfast from 7-11 a.m., Church of the Brethren, 215 N. Court, Dixon, 815284-2711.

PADS Shelter rummage sale, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St., Dixon.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-6268610.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, April 26 12th annual Starved Rock Indian artifact show, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Local 150 Building, 740 state Route 6 E, LaSalle, 563299-9173.

Scrapbooking, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Rock Falls Pubic Library, 1007 Seventh Ave., Rock Falls, 815626-3958.

Euchre tournament, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Spring concert fundraiser for Whiteside County Senior Center, 2 p.m., Centennial Auditorium, Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave.

Affleck sorry for asking show to hide slave-owning kin Tribune News Service

LOS ANGELES – Ben Affleck says he’s sorry about trying to conceal a branch of his family tree that included a slave owner.

The movie star and director – whose family history was examined in September on the PBS genealogy series “Finding Your Roots” – urged the producers to delete a reference to an ancestor who had owned slaves. As an uproar ensued this week and hacked emails about the dust-up were published on WikiLeaks, Affleck took to Facebook late Tuesday to apologize and explain.

“I didn’t want any television show about my family to include a guy who owned slaves,” Affleck wrote. “I was embarrassed.

The very thought left a bad taste in my mouth.”

In hindsight, he added, “I regret my initial thoughts that the issue of slavery not be included in the story. We deserve neither credit nor blame for our ancestors and the degree of interest in this story suggests that we are, as a nation, still grappling with

the terrible legacy of slavery.”

It’s worth noting that other celebrities Ben interviewed Affleck for “Finding Your Roots” had an easier time grappling with the subject than Affleck did.

Derek Jeter, Anderson Cooper and filmmaker Ken Burns discussed their slave-owning ancestors.

“It’s a common story,” said Darnell Hunt, director of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies at the University of California, Los Angeles. “Lots of Americans have distant relatives who were implicated one way or another in the institution of slavery.

“What’s more interesting,” Hunt added, “is the decision not to talk about this on a show that’s devoted to tracing one’s roots.”

The controversy has made Affleck a lightning rod for criticism, especially given that his outspoken liberal politics already have made him an enemy to conservatives.

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WHITESIDE COUNTY | FAIRS AND FESTIVALS

Bull riding, monster trucks, Home Free set for fair STAFF REPORT news@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5501

MORRISON – Columbia Records recording artists Home Free, an a cappella country group, will return this year to the 145th annual Whiteside County Fair.

Home Free, winner of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” will play the grandstand Wednesday night during the fair, which will run from Aug. 18-22 at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. Grandstand entertainment will begin at 7 p.m. daily, unless otherwise noted in the schedule of highlights below: • Tuesday: Pro-Bull Riding returns to the grandstand.

Other events that day: Western horse show, 8 a.m.; open and junior swine judging, noon and 4:30 p.m.; kids pedal pull, 2 p.m.; rabbit judging, 6 p.m.

• Wednesday: Home Free (homefreevocalband.com) at the grandstand.

Also that day: Western horse speed events, 8 a.m.; dairy judging, 9 a.m.

• Thursday: Monster Truck Madness by Solution Action Sports will perform in front of the grandstand.

Also: Heavy horse hitches judging, 9 a.m. in front of the grandstand; beef cattle, junior heifer and junior steer judging, 9 a.m. in the Beef Show Arena; and at 1 p.m. the heavy horses will return to provide entertainment in front of the grandstand.

• Friday: Antique tractor parade, 5:45 p.m.; truck and tractor pull, 6:30 p.m.

Also: Heavy horse halter classes, 9 a.m. at the grandstand; open beef show judging, 9 a.m. in

the Beef Show Arena; harness racing, 1:30 p.m. at the grandstand.

• Saturday: Demolition derby, 6:30 p.m.

Also: Horseshoe tournament, 10 a.m.; kids pedal pull, 11 a.m.; harness racing, 1 p.m.

• All 5 days: In addition to the usual exhibits, vendors and concession stands, Wilson Family Rides will again provide carnival and midway attractions; the Grandpa Cratchet Stage Show returns, along with daily bike giveaways and a cake and pie walk.

Go to whitesidecountyfair.org for a complete schedule, ticket prices, exhibit information, and all other pertinent details.

For more information, contact Todd Mickley, head of fair publicity and advertising, at toddmickley@2cornerstone. com or 815-772-2793.

Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com

Jesse De Long leads the pack during the 2014 Whiteside County Fair harness races at the fairgrounds in Morrison. The 145th annual fair will be Aug. 18-22 at the fairgrounds, 201 W. Winfield St. Home Free, winner of NBC’s “The Sing-Off,” will play the grandstand Wednesday night during the fair

WHAT’S GOING ON

ART EXHIBITS At The Next Picture Show DIXON – The 11th annual Expressions Art Sale and Reception runs through the reception from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday at the gallery, 113 W. First St. Art and silent auction items will be on display today, and art items may be purchased at any time. Bids can be placed on silent auction items until the reception.

The event is a fundraiser for the Sinnissippi Foundation, whose mission is to provide urgent needs for individuals and families in the Sinnissippi community.

That includes helping clients afford treatment and safe housing, keeping the heat on during the winter, and providing holiday food baskets.

The show is co-sponsored by Sauk Valley Bank. Work from 33 artists will be sold.

The more than 50 silent auction items include a drive or ride in a Lamborghini Gallardo on a regional race track; gift certificates to local restaurants, including La Vigna in Oregon, and Orom, Touch of Thai, and Salamandra, all in Dixon; and several

autographed items from Chicago sports teams and the Green Bay Packers.

Go to www.sinnissippi.com or call 815-284-9380 for more information. Find the foundation on Facebook to see photos of the art and silent auction items.

Kathy Blunk is showing her work on the back wall through April at the gallery.

Pat Lathe will show her work on the front wall beginning May 1 at the gallery.

Art at the Loveland DIXON – The art collection at Loveland Community House and Museum, 513 W. Second St., as well as the museum’s many other exhibits, are available for viewing from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monday through Friday and by appointment. Guided group tours can be scheduled by contacting Steve Wilson at swilson@ lovelandcommunityhouse.org or 815-284-2741.

Visit lovelandcommunityhouse. org for a virtual tour of the museum, and for more information.

The event is free to the public.

Art at SVCC DIXON – Sauk Valley Community College is offering “Ghostwriting,” an exhibit of paintings by Joseph W. Turner, until Monday at the college, 173 state Route 2. The art gallery is on the second floor, across from the cafeteria.

Email suzanne.m.gorgas@svcc. edu for more information.

Saturday and Sunday, and May 2-3 Annual ENAG art show OREGON – Eagle’s Nest Art Group’s annual spring membership art show is set to return to the Conover Square gallery.

Artwork will be on display from 1 to 4 p.m. each day on the second floor at 201 N. Third St. Artists will be on hand to welcome attendees. Refreshments will be provided. The show is free.

A number of smaller pieces of original art, prints, and cards will be for sale, as will the show pieces.

Call 815-732-7783 or 815734-6594 for more information.

BANDS AND BARS Get listed!

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

At Books on First DIXON – Marques Morel will play from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the store, 202 W. First St. Upcoming: May 2, Jay Von At Cochran’s Pub STERLING – Doug Brundies will

play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 13464 Galt Road.

At The Cooler ROCK FALLS – Pie Filler will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and Flashpoint will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 311 W. Second St. Upcoming: May 2, Ray Scott At Corner Spot Bar and Grill DIXON – Hitz City will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 510 Chicago Ave. At Martin’s Steak and Spirits STERLING – Les Wilson will be performing songs from the ’50s to ’60s from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the restaurant, 14 E. Third St. At Old Town Pub & Grub TAMPICO – Reflex Blues Band will play from 9 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

May 2 at the bar, 124 S. Main St. At Val’s Place DIXON – Acoustic open mic is open to the public at 8:30 p.m. every Monday at the bar, 316 W. First St. Musicians also are welcome to join the band Notorious Folk, featuring Steve Catron, at 8 p.m. every Tuesday.

At Whiskey Barrel Saloon ROCK FALLS – Super Red Hot DJ will play music from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. today, Industrial Wood will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday, and NaughtyNaughty will play from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturday at the bar, 305 W. Second St. Upcoming: May 1, Shotgun Jane; and May 2, North of 40

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CAR, TRUCK, MOTORCYCLE SHOW Sunday Transportation galore at show STERLING – A car, truck, tractor and bike show is coming to Sterling Moose Family Center, 2601 E. Lincolnway.

Registration is from 8 a.m. to noon, with awards being presented at 3:30 p.m. Registration is $12 before April 20, and $15 after.

Admission is free for the public.

There will be food, a 50/50 raffle, and live auction.

To register or for more information, call 815-625-4150 or 815441-4072.

May 31 Cars cruise into downtown STERLING – The Sterling Main Street Car Show will return from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in downtown Sterling. The event will be held rain or shine.

Registration will run from 8 to 11 a.m., with awards presented at 2 p.m. Spectator admission is free.

There will be a 50/50 raffle, awards, goodie bags, and music provided by 3D Sound.

Proceeds benefit Sterling Main Street’s programs and community events.

Go to sterlingmainstreet.org, email info@sterlingmainstreet.org or call 815-626-8610 for more information.

COMEDY April 30 Christian comedy at Adler DAVENPORT, Iowa – Chonda Pierce will bring her “It’s a Girl Thing” tour to the area at 7 p.m. at Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St. Doors open at 6.

Pierce is open about her faith and personal experiences through her gift of humor, according to a news release. She will be joined by special guest Warren Barfield.

Tickets are $56, $34 and $24, and they are on sale at the box office, ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, and at all Ticketmaster outlets.

This event was rescheduled from an earlier event, and all original tickets will be honored.

Refunds are available at point of purchase.

Go to adlertheatre.com for more information.

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COMMENTARY | MUSIC REVIEWS Passion Pit’s ‘Kindred’ kicks it down a notch (Grade: B) Passion Pit is Michael Angelakos and whomever he has playing along with him at the time. Angelakos’ struggles with bipolar disorder have been well documented, and have heavily influenced his songwriting.

While the subject matter of Angelakos’ music sometimes trends dark and introspective, the music of Passion Pit is euphoric and glittery synth dance pop. The 2012 album “Gossamer” launched Passion Pit into stardom with infectiously

jumpy singles like “Carried Away,” “Take a Walk” and “I’ll Be Alright,” which became a soundtrack of sorts for that summer and fall.

So, when Passion Pit released the equally infectious first single from its next record, “Lifted Up (1985),” in February, all indications were that the

electronic dance party from 3 years ago would continue.

But “Kindred,” released Tuesday and the third LP from Passion Pit, actually deviates a bit from the formula that had worked so well. “Kindred” is a little less hyper than its predecessors. While it’s a little more mature and consistent than “Gossamer” and the 2009 debut LP “Manners,” it’s also not quite as good and fun.

Only the uptempo “Lifted Up,” “Until We Can’t (Let’s Go)” and “Five Foot Ten (I)” approach the summer singalong status of Passion Pit’s previous hits.

Much of the rest of “Kindred” works at a slower

pace. Some of it works (“Looks Like Rain”) and some of it doesn’t (“Where the Sky Hangs”).

One of the more reserved tunes, “Dancing on the Grave,” actually works better in a more peppy remix that’s on the record’s extended version.

And the album’s closer, “Ten Feet Tall (II),” is an auto-tuned mess.

Still, give Angelakos credit for straying just a bit from the safer formula of the hit machine he had going with “Gossamer.”

On “Kindred,” Angelakos’ Passion Pit has grown up a bit.

And it’s not only Garrigan’s voice that makes Kodaline sound so much like Coldplay. The music’s structure is quite similar, as well, particularly on the slower-paced tunes that heavily populate “Coming Up For Air.” There’s also a bit of a Snow Patrol sound in Kodaline, brought out by producer Jacknife Lee,

who just happens to have worked with Snow Patrol.

Comparisons to Coldplay and Snow Patrol would scare off most music snobs. And many critics have panned “Coming Up For Air.” To be sure, the Dublin band’s sophomore LP isn’t a particularly good record. But it has just enough sneakingly catchy choruses, and a few production gimmicks, to make it a decent effort.

“Honest” is a startlingly good and confident single, which builds to a killer chorus in, well, the style of Coldplay. “Unclear” is an average ballad enhanced greatly by an effectively employed children’s

choir. And “Human Again” weaves a verse that sounds a lot like The Cars in the mid-1980s with a soaring chorus.

There are enough plodding, cliched pop ballads (“The One” and “Everything Works Out In The End” chief among them) to keep the record from breaking into the good category. But it’s decent enough ... kind of like Coldplay for the past few years.

Kodaline sounds like Coldplay on ‘Coming Up For Air’ (Grade: B-minus) Apologies if this is the umpteenth review of Kodaline’s “Coming Up For Air” to make the Coldplay comparison. The similarities are unmistakable.

From the warbly falsetto “woo hoos” to the extended “whoas,” Kodaline lead singer Steve Garrigan sings so much like Coldplay’s Chris Martin that you half expect him to break out a chorus of “Hurts Like Heaven.” In fact, “Coming Alive,” one of the better songs on “Coming Up For Air,” is a close cousin to “Hurts Like Heaven.”

WHAT’S GOING ON COMEDY May 15 Seinfeld coming to Rockford ROCKFORD – Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will perform at 7 p.m. at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. There are four ticket price levels: $51, $69.50, $84.50 and $127. They are available at coronadopac.org, at the box office, or by calling 815-968-5222.

Aug. 4 Comedian in Rockford ROCKFORD – Grammy-nominated comedian and New York Times best-selling author Jim Gaffigan will perform at the BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Tickets are $58.75 and $47.75, and are available at ticketmaster. com or by calling 815-968-5222.

$30. They may be purchased at the box office or by calling 309786-7733, ext. 2.

Saturday Barbershop group to perform STERLING – The Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus will present its 64th annual show, “The Long Way ‘Round,” at 4:30 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Musical selections will include “Cups (When I’m Gone),” “This Could Be The Start of Something,” “Yona from Arizona,” “Take Me Home Country Roads,” and more.

The night also will include performances by chapter quartets.

The featured performance this year will be provided by Sound of Illinois Chorus from BloomingtonNormal, ranked among the top 15 barbershop choruses worldwide. The group recently placed

first in Illinois district competition, earning its eighth consecutive trip to the International Barbershop Harmony Society competition this summer in Pittsburgh. The two choruses will perform together, featuring more than 100 voices.

Tickets are $15 for adults, $12 for seniors, and free for students with an ID. They may be purchased at Community State Bank, 3210 E. Lincolnway in Sterling, and 1801 First Ave. in Rock Falls; Select Employees Credit Union, 2412 Freeport Road in Sterling; Sterling Welcome Center & Gallery, 318 First Ave.; St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1701 16th Ave., Sterling; from any chorus member; or by calling 815-625-1248 or 815-631-6110. Tickets also will be available at the door.

Go to rockrivervalleychorus.org or find the group on Facebook for more information.

CONCERTS Today and Friday Bobby Darin tribute back in area ROCK ISLAND – The concert tribute “Dream Lover: A Salute to Bobby Darin” will return for two shows at Circa ‘21, 1828 Third Ave. The show stars national touring and recording artist Robert Shaw, and features classics such as “Splish Splash” and “Dream Lover.”

Doors open for today’s show at 5:45 p.m. A five-entree buffet will be served from 6 to 7 p.m., with the show starting at 7:15.

Doors open for the Friday matinee show at 11:45 a.m. A lunch will be served from noon to 12:45 p.m., with the show beginning at 1.

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They Might Be Giants goes on too long in ‘Glean’ (Grade: B) Throughout its 33-year career, the band They Might Be Giants has allowed more and more dark lyrics to sneak into its bouncing, jovial tunes. It’s a fun juxtaposition: Tunes you can dance with your toddlers to, and chuckle when you hit a track like “Judy Is Your Viet Nam.” That’s why, while listening to “End of the Rope” on my free version of Spotify, I thought I’d hit an advertisement. Nope.

That was Johns Linnell’s unmistakable, nasally voice. The eighth track, a curious pivot point in the 15-track LP “Glean,” sounds – musically – like a crooner’s lament over a breakup. The lyrics reflect that, too, but aren’t without Linnell’s equally identifiable sense of humor.

“You’re gone, but I’m still there clawing at the air/ Now it’s curtains for me, and I’ll spend eternity doing joyless cartwheels in the void.”

And the madness in that void is perfectly clear in the dissonant,

detune-guitar solo 2 minutes into the tune.

For 33 years, the band has poked fun at firstworld problems, and it’s impressive that the tunes are still so good in “Glean.” A cacophony of instruments (as always) provide an attimes worldly feel, like in “Music Jail, Pt. 1 & 2,” which somewhat resembles the band’s far-and-away most recognizable tune, “Istanbul (Not Constantinople).”

The production is fun, and I love the Roaring Twenties-esque tune “Let Me Tell You About My Operation.” The problem is that it’s the 14th tune on an album that simply is too long.

But it checks in under 40 minutes. So get your dork (or dark) on and give it a listen.

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CONCERTS Sunday Variety show in Sterling STERLING – “The Family Jam Variety Show,” featuring two groups from Branson, Missouri, will be on stage at the annual Whiteside County Senior Center fundraising concert at 2 p.m. at Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave. The family-friendly show features Matt and Lisa Wolf’s family band, and Jim Barber, a master ventriloquist, who has been seen on “The Late Show with David Letterman.”

Tickets are $17 at the door.

Tickets also can be purchased in advance: two for $30, three or more for $12 each, and 16 or more tickets for $10.

A family pass, which admits all people living in one household, is available for $40.

Tickets are available by calling the Whiteside County Senior Center at 815-622-9230 or 888622-9230.

Wednesday Free concert at Centennial STERLING – The Sterling Municipal Band’s annual free spring concert is set for 7 p.m. in Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School, 1608 Fourth Ave. Food will be available from Christ Lutheran School at 6 in the lobby before the concert.

The concert will feature Patrick Sheridan, a tuba soloist from Arizona.

Call 815-622-1681 for more information.

Sweet Adelines in Belvidere BELVIDERE – River City Sound Chorus, a chapter of Sweet Adelines International, will perform its contest songs, along with other favorites, at a free “Friends and Family Night” at Community Building Complex of Boone County, 111 W. First St. Doors will open at 7:45 p.m., with the performance starting at 8.

The group will represent its region at an international competition May 8 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Members are women from all walks of life who sing four-part a cappella harmony.

Go to rivercitysound.org for more information.

May 1 First Fridays in Oregon OREGON – The First Fridays Open Stage music show will return at 7 p.m. to the Oregon VFW Post 8739, 1310 W. Washington St. Each musician or band performs for 15 minutes. Instruments are acoustic, and a professional sound system is provided. The music will include country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk, soft rock, and eclectic mixes of the different styles.

Admission is by donation. All

musicians and spectators are welcome. Call 815-973-0942 for more information.

Upcoming: June 5 Wartburg College group to sing MOUNT MORRIS – The Wartburg College Castle Singers will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 308 E. Brayton Road.

The elite group of 18 students consists of advanced vocalists dedicated to exploring challenging choral literature, and perform music ranging from classical to pop.

The group has existed since 1950 and tours the country each year. They are performing in Mount Morris on the eve of a European tour.

Donations for the group will be accepted. Wartburg College is a liberal arts college in Waverly, Iowa.

For more information, go to trinitymm.net, email trinitymm@ frontier.com or call 815-7346354.

May 2 Local artist celebrating release DIXON – Tristan Bushman, a singer-songwriter from Ashton, will celebrate the release of his 7-song EP “Heartwood” with a 7 p.m. show at Rosbrook Studio, 107 S. Peoria Ave. Doors open at 6:30.

The show also will feature Derek Luttrell and Alex Fischbach, a Morrison native who appeared this season on “American Idol.”

Tickets are $6 in advance and $8 at the door. They are available at ticketriver.com/event/15305 or at Ginkgo Tree Café, 216 W. First St., and Roxie’s, 302 W. First St. Find Tristan Bushman Music or Rosbrook Studio on Facebook for more information.

May 9 Dueling Pianos at TLP MOUNT CARROLL – Timber Lake Playhouse, the professional theatre company in Mount Carroll, in collaboration with Timber Lake Resort and Campground, will present Felix and Fingers Dueling Pianos Show at 7 p.m. at the playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

Felix and Fingers began in 2010 when Dave Radford and Mike Potts came together to create their own unique take on dueling pianos. Radford was in the Top 20 on Season 5 of “American Idol” in 2006. Potts spent several years touring the world as a musician on cruise ships. They began playing in and around Chicago, and now play venues nationwide.

A cash bar will open at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at timberlakeplayhouse. org or by calling the box office at 815-244-2035. The box office is open from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday through Friday.

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May 15 Blues and Bluegrass FRANKLIN GROVE – If it’s the third Friday of the month, it’s Blues and Bluegrass night at the H.I. Lincoln Building, 136 N. Elm St. Open stage acoustic gospel, folk, country, blues and bluegrass will be performed, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are accepted to help with the upkeep of the historic building.

Go to franklingroveil.org for more information.

Upcoming: June 19

Aug. 11 Stars to dance in Rockford ROCKFORD – “Dancing with the Stars: Live!” will hit the stage at Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. The 90-minute show will be hosted by “Dancing with the Stars All Stars” champion Melissa Rycroft, and will feature professional dancers from the show.

Tickets are available through ticketmaster.com, the box office, or by calling 815-968-5222.

There are three price levels: $45.50, $55.50 and $79.50.

Go to dwtstour.com for more information. VIP packages will be available through vipnation.com.

May 16 See The King in Iowa DAVENPORT, Iowa – Presley Productions will present “The King in Concert” at 7:30 p.m. at the Adler Theatre, 136 E. Third St. Tickets are $62, $47 and $32, and are available at the box office, by calling 800-745-3000, and through ticketmaster.com and Tickemaster outlets.

Go to adlertheatre.com for more information.

May 30 Mellencamp to play Rockford ROCKFORD – John Mellencamp has announced an area stop of his “Plain Spoken” tour, supporting his new album of the same name, at the Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 N. Main St. Ticket prices range from $42 to $119.50. They can be purchased at ticketmaster.com, by calling 800-745-3000, or through the BMO Harris Bank Center box office at 815-968-5222.

Aug. 7 Shinedown coming to area DAVENPORT, Iowa – Shinedown, an American hard rock band, will perform at 8 p.m. at the Adler Theater, 136 E. Third St. Tickets are $40.50 and $30.50, and they go on sale at 10 a.m.

Friday. They are available at the box office, ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000.

Go to shinedown.com or find the band on Facebook for more information.

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Calling all craft vendors DIXON – The 2015 Petunia Festival Craft Show will be held under a new name this year: “Pinky’s Notso-Forgotten Treasures ‘n’ More.”

The event is set for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the auditorium of the Loveland Community House, 513 W. Second St. The cost is $30 per table, and set-up will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 3. Vendor applications will be accepted until June 19.

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

Second Saturdays returns DIXON – Second Saturdays Art Happenings, featuring art, music and other cultural events, will return to various venues, most of them running from 6 to 8 p.m. downtown, between First and Second streets and Peoria and Galena avenues.

Find the event on Facebook for a complete schedule and more details.

Upcoming: June 13

DOWNTOWN EVENTS CRAFT SHOWS, FLEA MARKETS, VENDOR SHOWS Through May 17 Expo opening in Freeport FREEPORT – The Spring Arts & Crafts/Farmers Market Expo is open at The Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center, 4596 U.S. Route 20.

The expo features more than 20 vendors offering unique spring and Mother’s Day gifts from Stephenson County. Items include bird houses, wooden benches, jams and jellies, soaps, jewelry, home décor, garden art, doll clothes, homemade breads and more.

The center is open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Call 815-233-1357 for more information.

May 9 and 10 Art fair in Davenport DAVENPORT, Iowa – The Beaux Arts Fund Committee will present its 62nd Bi-Annual Spring Art Fair from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday along Second Street.

The fair features more than 100 artists, a food court, and children’s art activities.

Admission will be $2 and free for mothers on Sunday for Mother’s Day to the Figge Art Museum, 225 W. Second St. The Beaux Arts Fund Committee, a nonprofit group of volunteers, donates all profits to the

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In Dixon Performers needed for project DIXON – Artists of all types are being sought for the Dixon Street Performer Project beginning this summer.

Application forms can be found at Dixon Paint Company, 313 W. First St. Those interested should ask for Mitch or Lane.

All types of talent is needed, including musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians, and more.

Call 802-379-8251 or email myjetta1983@icould.com for more information.

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Traveling exhibit in area ROCKFORD – “Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep!” runs through Labor Day at Burpee Museum of Natural History, 737 N. Main St. The 5,000-square-foot exhibit features fossil skeletons and restorations, interactive displays, and hands-on activities.

Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. General admission is $8 for adults, $7 for children ages 3 to 12, and free to children younger than 3.

Go to burpee.org or call 815965-3433 for more information.

Donations sought for mural STERLING – Sterling Mural Society members are seeking donations for the 20th mural, to mark the group’s 20th anniversary.

Plans are for a “Lincoln in Sterling” theme for the mural, to be installed on the south wall of a building at the corner of East Third Street and Seventh Avenue. Members are working with local artist John Gragert and his sons to develop a design concept for the mural, which the Gragerts will paint this summer.

Donations of $20 are being sought. They may be made in care of Sterling Main Street, P.O. Box 261, Sterling, IL 61081.

Donation forms are available at sterlingmainstreet.org and at the Sterling Welcome Center and Gal-

Celebrate the stars ROCKFORD – A celebration for Astronomy Day is set for 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Discovery Center Museum, 711 N. Main St., with help from the Rockford Amateur Astronomy Club.

The annual event is intended to provide interaction between the public and astronomy enthusiasts, groups and professionals.

Activities will include: making a star map, investigating telescopes, creating glittery star crafts, and free planetarium shows.

General admission to the museum is $8 for adults and children, and free for those under 1.

Go to discoverycentermuseum. org or call 815-963-6769 for more information.

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February 8, 2016 – 7pm Dixon High School

Dixon High School Jens Lindemann is hailed as one of the most celebrated soloists in trumpet history, and was recently named “International Brass Personality of the Year.” by the Brass Herald. Jens has played in every major concert venue in the world, from the Philharmonics of New York, Los Angeles, London and Berlin to Tokyo.

His career has ranged from appearing internationally as an orchestral soloist, recording with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, to playing lead trumpet with the renowned Canadian Brass and a solo command performance for the Queen of England.

Jens began winning accolades as soloist with orchestras and festivals while still in his teens. Classically trained at the Juilliard School in New York, Jens has the proven ability to perform in diverse situations from his solo work to this touring quartet.

He has recorded for BMG, EMI, CBC and the BBC. Born in Germany, but now a resident of Los Angeles, Jens is internationally endorsed by the Yamaha Corporation and performs exclusively on 24K gold plated trumpets.

Armed with a clarinet, a piano and their personable stage presence, Kornel Wolak and Chris Donnelly present a remarkable blend of classical and jazz.

The Duo’s program ranges from revered classical pieces such as Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major, to Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and Oscar Peterson’s classic Hymn to Freedom.

Chris and Kornel captivate their audiences with their musical virtuosity and their familiar melodies as well as a passion for music and performing, all presented with a light touch of humor and fun. Throughout the program they also showcase their talents as solo artists, each having their chance to shine.

Kornel Wolak is well on his way to a major career as a clarinet soloist and chamber musician, while Chris Donnelly is an award winning pianist, composer and improviser known for his ventures into jazz music.

In 2013 the duo celebrated the release of their debut album “Common Ground” with Alma Records. They have completed a tour of the Canadian Prairies.

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International String Trio November 17, 2015 – 7pm Centennial Auditorium Sterling High School The International String Trio is a group of exceptionally talented musicians, all alumni of Berklee College of Music in Boston. They play Gypsy jazz, Appalachian folk and bluegrass, virtuosic classical arrangements and popular songs from movie sound tracks.

The trio enjoys using its cultural backgrounds, hailing from Russia – the guitar player; Japan – the bassist; and Great Britain – the violinist; to influence its stylistic diversity…thus the name International String Trio.

Performing at festivals, concert halls, jazz clubs and universities, The International String Trio has performed in a multitude of venues.

Their shows are enormously entertaining as the trio provides energetic yet intimate performances. They enjoy leading audiences on a musical journey, making their performances instantly appealing.

May 3, 2016 – 7pm Historic Dixon Theatre Link Union will take you on a journey that goes through the decades, over the mountains, across the sea…with Classic Rock, Bluegrass and Country, Pop, Patriotic, Spiritual, Celtic, Original and Mountain Music.

Link Union embraces the roots of American Music with old time musical instruments and stunning vocals…emerging with a fresh new style. They have performed in the US and Canada.

Members of the family include Rachel, Kyle, Benjamin, Aaron, John, Ashley, Becky and Lance Link.

They have won numerous group awards including Vocal & Gospel Group of the Year, Bluegrass Album of the Year, and individual awards have been won by Rachel, Kyle, Benjamin, Aaron and Becky.

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WHAT’S GOING ON FAMILY FUN Saturday and Sunday Storm doesn’t stop zoo BELVIDERE – Officials have announced Summerfield Zoo, 3088 Flora Road, will still open for its 2015 Opening Weekend.

In the wake of the damage that it sustained from the tornado that struck on April 9, there was little hope that the zoo would open on time, if at all, according to a news release.

With support from the community and surrounding areas, enough rebuilding has been completed in order to open for the season.

Summerfield Zoo is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays, and from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Admission is $9 for adults, $7 for seniors, and $5 for children – all proceeds go to the care of all the animals, many of which are rescue animals.

For more information about Summerfield Zoo, go to summerfieldfarmandzoo.com, call 815-547-4852, or find the Zoo on Facebook.

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In Rock Falls ROCK FALLS – The official start of the Rock Falls Farmers Market is May 16 during the annual Spring Garage Sales at 400 W. Second St. Those interested in being a vendor can call 815-625-4500 or email hodges@rockfallschamber. com.

In Sterling STERLING – The Twin City Market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday in the historic Twin City Produce Building, 106 Ave. A. Find the market on Facebook, go to www.twincityfarmersmarket.com, or call 815-499-7268 for a list of vendors, upcoming events and more information.

May 8-10 Circus back in Rockford ROCKFORD – Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents “Built To Amaze!,” an experience where families can find out what it takes to build “The Greatest Show on Earth,” at BMO Harris Bank Center, 300 Elm St. Shows are set for 7 p.m. Friday, and 1 and 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Ringmaster and Master of Construction Andrea McClain works alongside award-winning comedic clown Davis Vassallo to create an up-close and interactive family experience.

Tickets range from $15 to $55, and are available by calling 800745-3000, at ringling.com or by visiting the box office. Call Ashley Minnick at 815-489-8226 for group rates.

FARMERS MARKETS In Morrison MORRISON – The Morrison Farmers Market is seeking vendors for its eighth season, which opens May 23.

The market runs from 8 to 11 a.m. every Saturday, rain or shine, through Sept. 26 at 204 E. Lincolnway. An evening market is planned for July 29 in downtown Morrison.

Farmers, entrepreneurs, bakers, and artists are all welcome.

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FUN FOR A CAUSE May 1 ‘Raise the Woof!’ returns ROCK FALLS – The Happy Tails Humane Society will bring live comedy to the Sauk Valley with “Raise the Woof!” – a professional standup comedy tour that works with animal shelters to raise money – at 8 p.m. at Days Inn, 2105 First Ave. The tour features comedians who have appeared at major venues, and on HBO and Comedy Central.

Tickets are $25 and are available at happytailsanimalshelter. org and at Happy Tails Animal Shelter, 1408 McNeil Road.

All proceeds go to the animal shelter.

If buying a table for eight for $200, attendees will receive VIP passes for an exclusive magic show before the comedy show.

The event again will feature desserts and cocktails for auction. There will be a variety of items featured in a silent auction.

Special-rate rooms are available at Days Inn for the night of the show. Mention Happy Tails when reserving a room.

For more information, call the animal shelter at 815-626-2994.

day of local giving.

The 24-hour crowdfunding event provides critical funding for community partners across the country.

In 2014, Give Local DeKalb County raised nearly $120,000 for 38 organizations, of which approximately $1,000 was raised for the KSO’s endowment fund and $550 toward its operating fund.

Individuals giving to the Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will have a choice again this year to direct their donations to either of the KSO’s funds.

For the second year in a row, DCCF has donated $20,000 in proportional matching funds to amplify every donation made on May 5. The minimum donation amount for this giving day is $25.

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Chamber Spring Garage Sale Days will return in May. The recommended times for the sales are from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More than 100 sales are expected in Rock Falls and Sterling during that weekend.

Sellers can register for $10 until May 1. After May 1, registration is $15. Being included in an advertisement is an additional $5.

Sellers can register by printing and mailing a form, or stopping by the Rock Falls Chamber office, 601 W. 10th St. Maps will be available for free after noon May 14 at Schreiner’s Mobil, 1308 First Ave., Rock Falls; both Rock Falls Shell gas stations, 1111 W. Rock Falls Road, and 220 First Ave.; and both Sterling Shell gas stations, 1801 Locust St., and 2412 E. Lincolnway. They also will be available at rockfallschamber. com.

For more information, call 815625-4500.

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Benefit for veterans retreat center DIXON – Mount Morris Moose, 101 Moose Drive, will host a benefit at 4 p.m. for Darkhorse Lodge, a veterans retreat center to be built in Paris, Tennessee.

Each room of the lodge will be named after one of the 25 men killed in action from the Marine Corps 3/5 Darkhorse unit in 2010-2011, one of them being Lance Cpl. Alec Catherwood of Byron. A dining facility is to be named after another local veteran, Spc. Timothy Bowman of Polo, Illinois National Guard.

A monetary donation allows entry to the event. The Moose will begin serving a rib dinner at 5 p.m. for $14.99. Hot dogs and bake sale items also will be available all night.

Live music starts at 5:30 p.m., featuring Andy Roadarmel of Tennessee, The Paul Avers Band from Naperville, and local favorites The Merkins. The benefit includes a live auction at 7 p.m., silent auction items, and a 50/50 raffle ending at 11 p.m.

Advance 50/50 raffle tickets can be purchased at This & That Accessories in Oregon, or by calling the Moose Lodge in Mount Morris at 815-734-4161.

Go to darkhorselodge.org or find Darkhorse Lodge fundraiser 2015 on Facebook for more information.

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May 5 Orchestra part of drive DeKALB – The Kishwaukee Symphony Orchestra will be one of the organizations participating in Give Local DeKalb County.

The DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership, an initiative of DeKalb County Community Foundation, is facilitating Give Local DeKalb County as part of Give Local America, a national

Indian Artifacts on display LaSALLE – The 12th annual Starved Rock Indian Artifact Show is set for 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Celebrations 150, 740 E. U.S. Route 6.

The show is sponsored by the nonprofit organization Illinois Archaeological Society.

Call 563-299-9173 for more information.

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Instruments are provided.

Sunday Musicians welcome in Mount Carroll MOUNT CARROLL – Open mic is on tap at 4 p.m. every Sunday at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

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

Friday at First Street Pub, 222 W. First St., Dixon, and 8 p.m. to midnight Saturday at Slurp & Burp, 4319 S. Loran Road, Pearl City. Email jamesgang1996@ gmail.com for more information.

Tuesday At Charlie’s Bar and Grill MOUNT CARROLL – Karaoke is offered at 7 p.m. every week at Charlie’s Bar and Grill, 123 W. Market St.

Schedule set in Sterling STERLING – Movies at Grandon will return with “Brave” at Grandon Civic Center in Central Memorial Park in downtown Sterling.

The movies are free and begin around 8:30 p.m. Concessions

Grove Theater, 500 Evergreen Lane.

The play is set in Truvy’s hair salon in Chinquapin, Louisiana.

Tickets are $12 in advance and $10 at the door. They are available online at performingartsguild.com, click on tickets, or by calling 815-734-2103.

Today through Saturday ‘Oz’ on Sandwich stage SANDWICH – Indian Valley Theatre is preparing for its production of “Wizard of Oz,” set to hit the stage at the Opera House of Sandwich, 140 E. Railroad St. Showtimes are set for 7 p.m. today, Friday and Saturday, with an additional 1 p.m. performance Saturday.

Tickets are $12 for students and $14 for adults. Go to indianvalleytheatre.com or call 888365-8889 for tickets.

Find Indian Valley Theatre or email indianvalleytheatre@gmail. com for more information.

Friday through Sunday ‘Into the Woods’ at RFHS ROCK FALLS – Rock Falls High School will present its spring musical “Into the Woods” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the school, 1010 12th Ave. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students at the door.

Call Kelly Schaefer at 815-6253886 for more information.

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The rest of schedule is: • June 9: “Lego Movie” • June 23: “Maleficent” • July 7: “The Polar Express” • July 21: “Planes: Fire & Rescue” • Aug. 4: “Big Hero 6” Go to sterlingmainstreet.org for more information.

Ladies back at Circa ’21 ROCK ISLAND – The Church Basement Ladies in “The Last (Potluck) Supper,” will be performed at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday; 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and 5:45 p.m.

Sunday each week through May 16 at Circa ‘21, 1828 Third Ave. In the show, the basementdwelling church ladies find themselves in 1979, on the day of their church’s centennial celebration. As the parishioners gather for food and fellowship, the church ladies and their frequently harried pastor reminisce about their lives through a series of flashbacks and musical numbers.

Tickets are $45 plus tax for the evening dinner and show, and $42.50 plus tax for the matinees.

Student tickets are $28 plus tax.

Reduced prices for groups of 12 or more are also available for all performances.

Tickets are available at the box office or by calling 309-7867733, ext. 2.

Friday through Sunday ‘Steel Magnolias’ on stage MOUNT MORRIS – The Mount Morris Performing Arts Guild will perform “Steel Magnolias” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday, and at 2 p.m. Sunday at Pinecrest

‘Fiddler’ coming to Byron BYRON – “Fiddler of the Roof” will close out the 20th season at Byron Civic Theatre, 850 N. Colfax.

Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday.

Tickets are $12 for adults, $6 for students and children, and $10 for seniors. They are available at the box office from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

You can call the box office during those times at 815-312-3000.

Go to bctmagic.com or find Byron Civic Theatre on Facebook for more information.

April 30 through May 3 SVCC presenting classic DIXON – The Sauk Valley Community College Theatre Department is set to present “The Glass Menagerie” at the Mathis Theatre at the college, 173 state Route 2.

Shows are set for 7 p.m. April 30, May 1 and 2, and 2 p.m. May 3. An additional “Intermission with a Twist” event is set for the May 1 performance. The event will include cocktail tastings from The Crystal Cork and appetizers with a touch of southern flair.

Tickets are $8 for adults, $5 for seniors, and $2 for students with an ID. Tickets for “Intermission with a Twist” are $15, and attendants must be 21 or older.

Call 815-288-5511 to make reservations.

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WHAT’S GOING ON THEATER May 2 Auditions at TLP MOUNT CARROLL – Auditions will be held for children and teens for various roles beginning at 1 p.m. at the Timber Lake Playhouse, 8215 Black Oak Road.

Area youth will have the opportunity to perform with the resident professional company in its productions of “The Big Meal,” “Peter Pan,” “Big Fish,” and “James and the Giant Peach.”

Anyone interested in auditions should call the theatre office for an appointment by calling 815-244-2035 or emailing info@timberlakeplahouse. org.

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AT THE MUSEUM The Depot is open AMBOY – The Amboy Depot Museum, 99 E. Main St., is open for the season. Admission is free. Go to www.amboydepotmuseum.org or call 815631-7391 for appointments or more information.

History at Loveland DIXON – The History Museum has artifacts and displays on local and national history at Loveland Community House

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The museum’s hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday; and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Saturday. The office is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Go to www.lovelandcommunityhouse.org for more information.

Lincoln slept here STERLING – The LincolnManahan House, 607 E. Third St., which the Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society has restored as a museum, is open for free guided tours from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. In addition to being a historical site where Abraham Lincoln slept, it’s also a window into life in the mid-1800s. Call the historical society, 815-622-6215, for more information.

Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum TAMPICO – The Ronald Reagan Birthplace Museum is now open on weekends.

The museum, 111 S. Main St., will be open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays.

For more information, call Joan Johnson at 815-622-8705.

Elton John’s pair of glasses stolen MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) – Officials say a pair of Elton John’s heartshaped glasses has been stolen from a display case at a Memphis museum.

Memphis police said Wednesday the glasses were taken from the Memphis Rock n’ Soul Museum. Officers were called to the museum Tuesday night, when employees noticed the glasses were missing.

Officers said the case holding the glasses sustained no real damage. Police said a museum manager told officers someone would have to use a set of tools to remove the item from the case. An officer processed the case for fingerprints.

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Erie-Prophetstown’s Jared Cole (left to right), Allison DeShane and Tyler Naftzger have accepted the challenge and risk of becoming a pole vaulter. Overcoming the fear of soaring to great heights is the first, but certainly not the last, obstacle that a potential vaulter must face.

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It’s the pole vault, and just take a look upward during most track and field meets.

“Pole vaulting is a dangerous sport,” said Tom Unruh, pole vault coach for the Erie-Prophetstown Panthers track and field team.

Unlike its cousin, the high jump, the

• Having to carry a long pole while running, and performing moves in mid-air is enough to make pole vault a very daunting task. So the biggest obstacle to overcome for new vaulters is fear. Vaulters cannot be afraid of heights, nor failure, while bending upside down or clearing the crossbar. goal in pole vaulting is to clear a crossbar several feet in the air – that is, with the aid of a bendable pole to fling bodies over.

Because the event involves a significant amount of air time, the risk of injury is

great. Pole vaulting is the only event that competitors can elect to wear helmets.

However, in his 30 years of coaching the sport, Unruh has never witnessed a serious injury. Even with the risks, pole vaulting is an event that tends to amaze most people that see it, simply by the presence of flight.

Jared Cole saw it during middle school, and wanted to give it a try for his freshman year with Erie-Prophetstown.

“My first time doing an actual vault was at a meet at Westwood,” said Cole, now a senior. “I was pretty scared, because you’re going up in the air pretty high.”

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hen Game 4 at the United Center finally ended, at 1:17 a.m. Wednesday with a Brent Seabrook blast in the third overtime, Blackhawks goalie Scott Darling hoisted a weary arm with the rest of his teammates while Predators goalie Pekke Rinne hung his head.

Both goalies were exhausted, but only Darling felt exhilarated after surviving a 3-2 victory after 101 minutes of hockey that brought out the best in both competitors in the crease. By the end, both teams were slogging around like guys in a men’s league paying for ice time after midnight, a physical and mental toll perhaps felt most by the goaltenders.

“That was a real war,” said Darling, voted the game’s No. 1 star. “Thank you guys for sticking with us. … I can’t wait to get to bed.”

He can rest assured his play will keep the Predators up at night.

Not that Darling had gotten inside the Predators’ heads before Game 4, but if this series lasts much longer, the Hawks goalie risks developing a southern drawl.

Wherever the Preds turned before the puck dropped, they were asked about Darling this or Darling that – Darling’s overall dominance dating back to December.

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Looking for answers Missed scoring chances cost Rockets in home loss

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ROCK FALLS – At the end of the third inning of Wednesday’s game against Sherrard, Rock Falls softball coach Kris Nunez lifted her arms to the sky, as if asking a higher power, What’s going on here?

The Rockets put a scare into the powerful Tigers, but in the end, dropped an 8-3 nonconference decision.

Rock Falls received a game-

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and Michaela Ward in the seventh, but it was other missed opportunities that sealed the team’s fate.

The Rockets (10-8) loaded the bases in the third and fifth innings, but failed to produce a run in either one. The first of those chances was especially difficult.

Rock Falls loaded the bases on an error, a fielder’s choice and a two-out walk, then Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com tying solo home run by Mau- Madason Shaw stepped to the Rock Falls’ Olivia Babcock is out on a force play at home plate relle Behrens in the second plate. during Wednesday’s game against Sherrard in Rock Falls. The inning, and a pair of RBI Rockets lost 8-3 in a nonconference game. groundouts by Natalie Soltow ANSWERS CONTINUED ON B6 Star of the game: Jaryn Kinder, Sherrard, 2-for-3, HR, 3 RBIs, 3 runs Key performers: Faith Anderson, Sherrard, 2-for-4, 2B, 3 RBIs; Maurelle Behrens, Rock Falls, HR Up next: Rockford Lutheran at Rock Falls, 4:30 p.m. today

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Thunder lower boom Scott Brooks Oklahoma City fires coach of 7 years after team missed playoffs this season. Brooks was the 200910 NBA coach of the year.

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Mirotic to miss Game 3 against Bucks Bulls forward Nikola Mirotic will miss today’s playoff game at Milwaukee because of an injured left knee.

The Bulls ruled Mirotic out for Game 3, while veteran guard Kirk Hinrich (left knee) was listed as questionable after going through a full practice on Wednesday. Chicago leads the first-round series 2-0.

Coach Tom Thibodeau said Mirotic was feeling better Wednesday. He rode the stationary bike during practice and did some light shooting afterward, although he was not moving much or jumping.

Ressler buys Hawks for $850 million A person familiar with the situation says a group headed by billionaire Antony Ressler has agreed on an $850 million deal to purchase the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks.

Word of the planned sale, first reported by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, came Wednesday shortly before the Hawks faced the Brooklyn Nets in Game 2 of their playoff series.

The Hawks went on the market after the discovery of an inflammatory email written by co-owner Bruce Levenson in 2012, complaining about the racial makeup of the team’s fans.

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Concussion settlement approved A federal judge has approved a settlement agreement that is expected to cost the NFL $1 billion over 65 years to resolve thousands of concussion lawsuits.

NFL actuaries project about 6,000 of the league’s nearly 20,000 retired players could someday develop Alzheimer’s disease or moderate dementia over the life of the deal approved Wednesday by a federal judge in Philadelphia. The average individual award would be about $190,000.

Pau Gasol Bulls center wins Magic Johnson award, given to the player who combines excellence on court with cooperation with media.

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efore we get too deeply into this, we must acknowledge that trying to gauge the difficulty of an NFL team’s schedule for the coming season 2 weeks before the draft is akin to guessing how bad Friday night’s rush hour traffic on the Kennedy will be while you drive to work Monday morning.

History tells you it could be rough, but without knowing any of the variables, how are you supposed to predict the outcome?

Every year over the past few decades, at least four NFL playoff teams from the prior season have failed to repeat, and the average each year is six.

So, of the five 2014 playoff teams the Bears will face this year – Green Bay, Arizona, Seattle, Detroit and Denver – which ones will moonwalk through the 2015 season?

Which 2013 playoff teams – Kansas City, San Diego and San Francisco – will bounce back this year and be much tougher by October, November or December than they were last year?

And will any of the 2014 cellar dwellers the Bears get to face – Oakland, St. Louis, Washington and Tampa Bay – continue what has become almost an annual tradition in the NFL of at least one team going from worst to first in its division?

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2015 Bears schedule Date Sunday, Sept. 13 Sunday, Sept. 20 Sunday, Sept. 27 Sunday, Oct. 4 Sunday, Oct. 11 Sunday, Oct. 18 Sunday, Oct. 25 Sunday, Nov.1 Monday, Nov. 9 Sunday, Nov. 15 Sunday, Nov. 22 Thursday, Nov. 26 Sunday, Dec. 6 Sunday, Dec. 13 Sunday, Dec. 20 Sunday, Dec. 27 Sunday, Jan. 3

Team Packers Cardinals at Seahawks Raiders at Chiefs at Lions Bye Vikings at Chargers at Rams Broncos at Packers 49ers Redskins at Vikings at Buccaneers Lions

What we can see in the Bears’ 2015 schedule is a lot more consistency than last year, with just two prime-time games as opposed to the five they had last year bouncing them all over the place, from Sunday nights to Monday nights and back-to-back Thursdays.

For the most part, the Bears will be playing almost every Sunday at noon this year.

Getting a bye in Week 7 isn’t quite as favorable as it was last year coming right in the middle of the season at Week 9, but it’s not bad.

The wild swings of travel the Bears faced last year, playing six of their first nine on the road and five of their last seven at home, aren’t as bad this year, either.

They do play five of seven on the road between Weeks 3 and 8,

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but they get a bye and a home game against the Vikings right in the middle, and it’s balanced out by playing three of four with just a short trip to Green Bay immediately following that stretch, and staying home the first 2 weeks of the season.

I feel comfortable predicting the Packers will be a strong favorite to win the NFC this year, and the Seattle Seahawks still will be the second-best team in the conference by Week 3.

If Carson Palmer can stay healthy, and the Cardinals don’t have Moe, Larry or Curley at quarterback in Week 2, the Bears are likely to start the season 0-3.

Oakland will be improved, but still a winnable game Week 4, and from there it becomes a crapshoot.

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I expect the Lions to take a big step backward this year, but can easily see the Chiefs, Chargers and Rams being playoff contenders.

The Vikings might be, too, and will definitely be better, but I’m not on the Teddy Bridgewater bandwagon just yet.

Let’s guess the Bears win two of those games and are 3-6 with Denver coming to town, then a trip to Green Bay on 3 days’ rest, and a visit from the 49ers 10 days after that.

Kind of feels like 4-8 doesn’t it?

The finishing kick may be the gift in this slate, as I just don’t see the Redskins or Bucs being a whole lot better than they were last year, making this look a whole lot like a 7-9 schedule for the beloved to me.

I can promise you I’ll change my mind on this a half-dozen times between now and Week 6 or 7 of the season, but today this schedule looks like a crusher early, a cruiser late, and a big mystery in the middle.

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• Ottawa at Sterling • Dixon at Byron • Rock Falls at Oregon • Amboy at St. Bede • Bureau Valley at Hall • AFC at Forreston-Polo • Eastland at Pearl City • West Carroll at Lena-Winslow 6 p.m.

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• Milledgeville at Aquin, at Reed Park 4:30 p.m.

• Geneseo at Sterling • Stillman Valley at Dixon • Lutheran at Rock Falls • Princeton at Newman • Oregon at Byron • Amboy at St. Bede • Bureau Valley at Hall • Orion at Erie-Prophetstown • Fulton at Sherrard • Morrison at Alleman • Eastland at Pearl City • West Carroll at Lena-Winslow Boys tennis 4:30 p.m.

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Hardy suspended 10 games The NFL suspended defensive end Greg Hardy for 10 games without pay Wednesday for conduct detrimental to the league after concluding there was “credible evidence” he roughed up his former girlfriend nearly a year ago when he was a member of the Carolina Panthers.

Hardy, who joined the Dallas Cowboys as a free agent on a 1-year, incentive-laden deal, was notified Wednesday of the decision in a letter from Commissioner Roger Goodell. Hardy plans to appeal.

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The Cubs are in the early stages of a multiyear renovation of Wrigley Field that will bring the 101-year-old ballpark into the 21st century, and extend its life for another 5 decades. Modern ballparks are chasing to keep up with technology to accommodate a new generation of fans.

Not your daddy’s ballpark Technology will change how fans consume game changing on an almost annual basis, especially with the technology,” CHICAGO – Picture said Earl Santee, foundthis.

It’s Opening Day 2050, er of architecture firm Populous. “The technoland you are at Tomorogy is actually changing row Park cheering on the experiences that your favorite team folks have at these venagainst the dreaded ues. It’s hard to predict.”

Cubs, as they begin yet How about an entire another championship façade going electronic? defense.

Mike Wekesser, You peer out toward sports design director the giant video board to for architecture firm catch a replay of a dazAECOM, mentioned the zling catch, only this isn’t annual Festival of Lights one of those steel mono- in Lyon, France, where liths. It’s a hologram, and images depicting its herwhen the game’s over, it itage are projected onto goes away. centuries-old buildings, Sound far-fetched? and the city gets transWell maybe not with the formed for 4 days. major role technology is How would that work playing in the way ball- at a ballpark? parks are designed “The exterior skin these days. could be constantly “The market is changing, be a reflection

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of what’s going on in the stands or going on within the community,” Wekesser said.

It would allow teams to project images of their players, broadcast interviews, discuss the most recent game, promote the history and direction of the franchise. And, of course, it could serve as ad space.

“At some point, we might just be looking on our phone or hand-held device, so you don’t need the big board,” Wekesser said.

In an era where bigger is better when it comes to video boards – “the Jerry Jones effect,” he calls it – Wekesser does not see them going away, or becoming a holographic image anytime soon.

Nor does NYU sports business professor Robert Boland. But he can envision seats with touchscreen monitors being installed, giving spectators access to the producer’s feed from the truck, along with more statistics, and maybe even bringing gambling to the stands.

“Or some sort of interactive community where [you can say] ‘the next pitch will be’ or ‘the next hit will be,’” he said.

Even in the next few years, Santee anticipates noticeable changes at ballparks – video boards with 4K screens, for one. Another is virtual reality clubs that might allow fans to try to replicate that diving stop they just saw J.J. Hardy make, for example.

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• Eastern Conference, Lightning at Red Wings, NBCSP 8:30 p.m.

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SPRINT CUP Toyota Owners 400

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Site: Richmond, Virginia Schedule: Friday, practice (FS1, 10 a.m.), qualifying (FS1, 4:30 p.m.); Saturday, race, 6 p.m. (Fox) Track: Richmond International Raceway (oval, 0.75 miles) Race distance: 300 miles, 400 laps Next race: Geico 500, May 3, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Alabama

1. Kevin Harvick 2. Joey Logano 3. Martin Truex Jr. 4. Jimmie Johnson 5. Brad Keselowski 6. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 7. Kasey Kahne 8. Matt Kenseth 9. Jeff Gordon 10. Aric Almirola 11. Denny Hamlin T11. Jamie McMurray 13. Danica Patrick 14. Paul Menard 15. Carl Edwards

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XFINITY Toyotacare 250 Site: Richmond, Virginia Schedule: Friday, practice, qualifying (FS1, 2:30 p.m.), race, 6:30 p.m.

(FS1) Track: Richmond International Raceway (oval, 0.75 miles) Race distance: 187.5 miles, 250 laps Next race: Winn Dixie 300, May 2, Talladega Superspeedway, Talladega, Alabama

CAMPING WORLD TRUCKS Last race: Daytona 500 champion Joey Logano won at Martinsville on March 28.

Next race: Kansas 250, May 8, Kansas Speedway, Kansas City, Kansas

INDYCAR Honda Grand Prix of Alabama Site: Birmingham, Alabama Schedule: Friday, practice; Saturday, practice, qualifying (NBCSN, Sunday, 1 a.m.); Sunday, race, 2:30 p.m. (NBCSN) Track: Motorsports Park (road course, 2.3 miles) Race distance: 207 miles, 90 laps Next race: Angie’s List Grand Prix of Indianapolis, May 9, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis

FORMULA ONE Last race: Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton won in Bahrain for the second straight year.

Next race: Spanish Grand Prix, May 10, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain

NHRA Honda Grand Prix of Alabama Site: Baytown, Texas Schedule: Friday, qualifying; Saturday, qualifying (ESPN2, 4 p.m.); Sunday, final eliminations (ESPN2, 1 p.m.)

Next race: NHRA Southern Nationals, May 15-17, Atlanta Dragway, Commerce, Ga.

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Driver Denny Hamlin left last week’s race because of neck spasms and was unable to return. He will give it another try this weekend as NASCAR will be racing on his hometown track.

Sticking his neck out

Hamlin will race after spasms forced him off track

BY JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Denny Hamlin will be back behind the wheel of his car this weekend at Richmond International Raceway, the hometown track of the Virginia driver.

It’s always a big week for Hamlin, who hosts a late-model charity race, the Denny Hamlin Short Track Showdown, at South Boston Speedway for his foundation.

Hamlin intends to compete in that event, then rejoin his Joe Gibbs Racing team for Saturday night’s Sprint Cup race.

Hamlin does not believe the neck spasms that forced him out of his car Sunday at Bristol will spoil his week. He’s also scheduled to run the Xfinity Series race on Friday night.

“After treatment this week, I feel close to 100 percent,” Hamlin said through his team Wednesday. “I’m confident that I’ll be good to go this weekend.”

Hamlin felt something wrong in his neck 12 laps into Sunday’s race. Rain stopped the event 10 laps later, and he was unable to gain any relief through treatment during a delay of nearly 4 hours.

JGR flew Erik Jones in from North Carolina, and the 18-year-old arrived 5 minutes before the race resumed. He climbed into Hamlin’s car and finished the race in his first career appearance in a Sprint Cup car.

“Obviously, getting out of the car on Sunday was a very tough decision,” Hamlin said.

“Erik did an admirable job under difficult circumstances.”

Hamlin, who grew up about 20 minutes outside of Richmond in Chesterfield, Virginia,

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NASCAR Trucks 1. Matt Crafton 2. Tyler Reddick 3. Erik Jones 4. Johnny Sauter 5. James Buescher 6. John Wes Townley 7. Ray Black Jr. 8. Cameron Hayley T8. Spencer Gallagher 10. Ben Kennedy

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18-year-old Erik Jones flew from North Carolina to Bristol last Sunday to replace Denny Hamlin in his car, after Hamlin left the race with neck spasms.

The race was delayed by rain, and Jones arrived before racing resumed. makes the two annual trips to his hometown track a reunion of sorts.

He’s a two-time winner at Richmond, and takes pride in the Short Track Showdown, which is in its eighth year.

The 200-lap feature includes Hamlin and other NASCAR regulars against many newcomers. The event raised more than $150,000 last year for the Denny Hamlin Foundation, which raises awareness and resources for cystic fibrosis research.

NASCAR, John Darby part ways: Former

Sprint Cup Series director John Darby is parting ways with NASCAR. Darby told some of his staff of his upcoming departure this week, and NASCAR confirmed Wednesday the longtime garage boss will be leaving.

Darby was the director of NASCAR’s top series

from 2002 through 2013, and was replaced last season by Richard Buck.

He’s been working on special projects since Buck took over.

NASCAR had said in 2010 that Darby would be moving into a role at the Research & Development Center, but it took nearly 4 years to find a replacement and for Darby to transition into the new role.

In addition, the Robert Graham Special will salute four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon during the race by designing the No. 24 on Bell’s car to match the styling on Gordon’s Sprint Cup Series car.

Gordon, who grew up in Indiana, is retiring at the end of the year.

“We felt it was appropriate to salute Jeff’s tremendous career by running the number Bell returning to Indy: he’s made so famous,” Townsend Bell will said Bell. return to the IndiaBell is a 24 Hours of napolis 500 this year with Dreyer & Reinbold- Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring champion, Kingdom Racing. who currently competes Bell will attempt to qualify the No. 24 Chev- in the United Sports Car Championship and the rolet in next month’s 24 Hours of Le Mans. race, with sponsorship Bell is the only driver from clothier Robert currently scheduled to Graham. The luxury compete in both the label also sponsored Indy 500 and Le Mans Bell in last year’s race, this season. when he was second Bell is also an analyst with 10 laps remaining before a crash ended his for IndyCar Series races day. on NBC Sports Network.

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SAUK VALLEY TRACK & FIELD HONOR ROLL Boys 100 State qualifying: 1A 11.14; 2A 11.04 Brooks Grobe, Polo-Forreston 11.11 Jason Osborn, Fulton 11.14 Easton Bianchi, Newman 11.32 Nathan Stukenberg, Polo-Forreston 11.36 Tyler Dotson, Milledgeville 11.55 Terrence Bruce, Sterling 11.59 Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon 11.62

200 State qualifying: 1A 22.94; 2A 22.54 Brooks Grobe, Polo-Forreston 22.76 Nyrel Sullivan, Dixon 23.24 Nathan Stukenberg, Polo-Forreston 23.25 Easton Bianchi, Newman 23.3 Jason Osborn, Fulton 23.32 Rodney Gossard, Fulton 23.65

400 State qualifying: 1A 51.74; 2A 50.84 Matt Coffey, Dixon 51.74 Michael Eastwood, Bureau Valley 51.96 Terrence Bruce, Sterling 52.77 Nathan Stukenberg, Polo-Forreston 53.33 Kevin Cheeseman, Polo-Forreston 53.66 Dimitri Bruce, Sterling 53.81 Gailen Gibson, Bureau Valley 54.18

800 State qualifying: 1A 2:01.24; 2A 1:59.04 Evan Grady, Dixon 2:00.0 Brayden Hamblen, Rock Falls 2:03.31 Ethan Rocha, Sterling 2:05.72 Bryson Reyes, Newman 2:05.82 Logan Cheshire, Sterling 2:06.43

1,600 State qualifying: 1A 4:37.24; 2A 4:30.44 Dewey Landis, Sterling 4:36.0 Brayden Hamblen, Rock Falls 4:37.2 Jacob Gebhardt, Sterling 4:38.14 Seth Williams, Rock Falls 4:40.24 Evan Grady, Dixon 4:43.6 Quincy Coomes, Newman 4:48.03

3,200 State qualifying: 1A 10:04.00; 2A 9:49.24 Dewey Landis, Sterling 9:51.85 Brayden Hamblen, Rock Falls 9:56.49 Seth Williams, Rock Falls 9:59.34 Jacob Gebhardt, Sterling 10:22.44 Blain Masterson, Dixon 10:37

110 hurdles State qualifying: 1A 15.54; 2A 15.24 Regan Todhunter, Newman 15.74 Bobby Tribble, Sterling 16.2 Zach Schmidt, Milledgeville 16.34 Jared Harrison, Dixon 16.42 A.J. Christensen, Polo-Forreston 16.64

300 hurdles

800 relay State qualifying: 1A 1:33.74; 2A 1:31.74 Polo-Forreston 1:32.29 Fulton 1:32.4 Bureau Valley 1:36.5 Milledgeville 1:37.4 Sterling 1:37.62 Morrison 1:39.59

1,600 relay State qualifying: 1A 3:31.74; 2A 3:27.44 Sterling 3:32.39 Bureau Valley 3:34.6 Polo-Forreston 3:37.06 Amboy 3:38.6 Fulton 3:38.6 Morrison 3:40.84

3,200 relay State qualifying: 1A 8:26.24; 2A 8:15.24 Sterling 8:23.13 Newman 8:26.1 Polo-Forreston 8:53.16 Bureau Valley 9:02.4 Morrison 9:03

Pole vault State qualifying: 1A 13-0; 2A 13-6 Braden Jacobs, Dixon Bobby Tribble, Sterling David Villa, Rock Falls Breu Knox, Rock Falls Hunter Schoff, Bureau Valley

11-0 10-6 10-6 10-6 10-6

High jump State qualifying: 1A 6-3; 2A 6-3 Isaiah Roby, Dixon Kyle Matthews, Fulton Kyle LeBlanc, Dixon Brad Cavanaugh, Polo-Forreston Michael Dixon, Fulton Brandon Boyer, Rock Falls Gailen Gibson, Bureau Valley Reid Taylor, Polo-Forreston

6-5 6-5 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-0 5-10 5-10

Long jump State qualifying: 1A 21-0; 2A 21-8 Nyrel Sullivan, Dixon Joe Gennaro, Milledgeville Regan Todhunter, Newman Eric Kull, Morrison Brooks Grobe, Polo-Forreston Troy Litwiller, Milledgeville Gailen Gibson, Bureau Valley

21-6 20-4 20-3 20-0 19-9 19-6 19-4

Triple jump State qualifying: 1A 42-0; 2A 43-10 Rodney Gossard, Fulton 41-8 Laron Carr, Dixon 41-6 1/2 Nolan McGinn, Newman 41-2 Kandras Martin, Dixon 40-8 Gailen Gibson, Bureau Valley 39-6 1/2 Javi Quiroz, Sterling 39-4 Zach Kirchhoff, Sterling 39-4

800 relay

100 State qualifying: 1A 13.04; 2A 12.74 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 12.11 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 12.25 Courtney Kruthoff, Erie-P’town 12.40 Katelynn Pankhurst, Amboy 12.58 Liz Oswalt, Newman 12.73 Sabrina Chamberlain, Sterling 12.93

200 State qualifying: 1A 27.04; 2A 26.64 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 26.88 Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley 27.20 Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls 27.27 Mary Jensen, Newman 27.45 Bryana Johnson, Sterling 27.53 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 27.71

400 State qualifying: 1A 1:02.04; 2A 59.90 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 59.24 Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley 1:00.50 Dallas Clevenger, Rock Falls 1:00.21 Tiana Kennedy, Bureau Valley 1:01.47 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 1:01.7 Heather Strike, Erie-P’town 1:02.009

800 State qualifying: 1A 2:26.64; 2A 2:23.34 Maggie McPherson, Sterling 2:26.23 Corrie Reiley, Erie-Prophetstown 2:26.40 Maggie Bushman, Dixon 2:29.99 Jordan Price, Fulton 2:30.63 Mekenzie Harden, Dixon 2:32.80 Kassie Henrekin, Erie-P’town 2:33.10

State qualifying: 1A 1:50.34; 2A 1:48.04 Erie-Prophetstown 1:50.28 Bureau Valley 1:51.95 Sterling 1:52.42 Dixon 1:52.93 Newman 1:53.36 Amboy 1:54.47

1,600 relay State qualifying: 1A 4:14.34; 2A 4:10.04 Erie-Prophetstown 4:09.96 Rock Falls 4:17.40 Sterling 4:18.55 Dixon 4:20.13 Milledgeville 4:42

3,200 relay State qualifying: 1A 10:22.24; 2A 9:58.04 Sterling 9:52.82 Erie-Prophetstown 10:17.91 Rock Falls 10:26.40 Bureau Valley 10:44.62 Dixon 10:48.84

Pole vault State qualifying: 1A 9-3; 2A 9-9 Alissa DeShane, Erie-Prophetstown Kallie Zuidema, Sterling Ashlynn Steel, Erie-Prophetstown Kelsey Pudlas, Oregon Megan Cooper, Dixon Olivia Pultorak, Dixon Michaela Busch, Rock Falls

State qualifying: 1A 48-0; 2A 50-11 Joe Brouilette, Sterling 47-11 1/2 Kyle McLuckie, Fulton 44-10 Chris Wilson, Newman 44-1 Cole Stewart, Amboy 43-11 Colton Pohl, Amboy 43-7 1/2 Clay Stuepfert, Amboy 43-6 Sam Barkalow, Polo-Forreston 42-0

400 relay

Discus

State qualifying: 1A 5-2; 2A 5-2 Michaela Busch, Rock Falls Betsy Leonard, Fulton Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley Morgan Zuidema, Sterling Mikayla Bolton, Erie-Prophetstown

3,200 State qualifying: 1A 12:12.24; 2A 11:40.04 Maggie McPherson, Sterling 11:43.38 Regan Weidner, Bureau Valley 11:51.60 Megan Grady, Amboy 12:06.41 Averi Leitzen, Fulton 12:18.29 Haley Weidner, Bureau Valley 12:43.24 Katie Lawton, Dixon 12:43.62

5-2 5-2 5-2 5-2 5-1

Long jump State qualifying: 1A 16-4; 2A 16-11 Lindsey Hoffert, Bureau Valley 17-1 Katelynn Pankhurst, Amboy 16-3 1/4 Courtney Kruthoff, Erie-P’town 16-0 Rebecca Waite, Milledgeville 15-10 1/2 Bryana Johnson, Sterling 15-8 1/2

Triple jump

100 hurdles State qualifying: 1A 16.64; 2A 15.94 Courtney Boyer, West Carroll 17.31 Breanna Eissens, Fulton 18.11 Brittani Sohn, Dixon 17.99 Maya Miller, Sterling 18.10 Hailey Long, Oregon 18.16 Betsy Leonard, Fulton 18.26

State qualifying: 1A 49.04; 2A 47.84 Mikayla Bolton, Erie-Prophetstown 49.11 Breanna Eissens, Fulton 50.17 Courtney Boyer, West Carroll 52.06 Maya Miller, Sterling 53.35 Katie Rundall, Polo 54.18 Brittani Sohn, Dixon 54.218

State qualifying: 1A 33-8; 2A 34-8 Rachel Cobert, Erie-Prophetstown 35-6 Sarah Lauer, Oregon 33-9 1/2 Maggie Bushman, Dixon 33-3 Addison Moreland, Bureau Valley 32-5 Brittani Sohn, Dixon 32-4 Cassidy Logemann, Milledgeville 31-3 1/2 Elivia Medina, Milledgeville 31-11 1/2

Shot put State qualifying: 1A 35-6; 2A 37-0 Tayla Schwarz, Dixon 42-1 Chelsea Lesniewski, Fulton 39-8 Sydney Lebahn, Bureau Valley 35-6 Carly Stephens, Oregon 35-2 3/4 Lexie Jacobs, Bureau Valley 34-3

Discus

400 relay

State qualifying: 1A 143-0; 2A 149-0 Tanner Jensen, Sterling 129-2 Joe Brouilette, Sterling 122-9 Juan Dominguez, Polo-Forreston 121-8 Drew Screnock, Morrison 117-7 1/2 Keegan North, Fulton 116-7

9-3 8-6 8-3 8-0 7-6 7-6 7-6

High jump

1,600 State qualifying: 1A 5:35.14; 2A 5:25.24 Regan Weidner, Bureau Valley 5:32.69 Maggie McPherson, Sterling 5:33.28 Averi Leitzen, Fulton 5:37.15 Megan Barnhart, Sterling 5:37.99 Megan Grady, Amboy 5:40.40

300 hurdles

Shot put

State qualifying: 1A 42.00; 2A 40.44 Regan Todhunter, Newman 40.54 Quinton Douglas, Dixon 41.81 Jared Harrison, Dixon 42.5 Bobby Tribble, Sterling 42.60 Zach Schmidt, Milledgeville 43.06 A.J. Christensen, Polo-Forreston 43.67

State qualifying: 1A 44.54; 2A 43.54 Polo-Forreston 44.37 Fulton 44.84 Newman 44.89 Amboy 45.9 Sterling 46.32

Girls

State qualifying: 1A 51.94; 2A 50.84 Sterling 52.25 Erie-Prophetstown 52.60 Bureau Valley 53.22 West Carroll 53.58 Rock Falls 53.74

State qualifying: 1A 108-0; 2A 112-3 Tayla Schwarz, Dixon 123-2 Sydney Lebahn, Bureau Valley 117-8 Chelsea Lesniewski, Fulton 98-3 Kacey Koch, Dixon 95-5 Mackenzie Heinz, Polo 94-10 Katie Krogman, Milledgeville 91-3

Darling has Preds’ number HAUGH

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In those three performances against the Predators that helped make Darling their nemesis for a second straight game Tuesday, he stopped 109 of 112 shots. Make that 159 out of 164 after Game 4.

That’s Preddy darn impressive.

If you had picked a starting goaltender likely to be doubted this series, it easily would have been Darling instead of Rinne, who made several spectacular saves in overtime.

Yet while Preds coach Peter Laviolette was answering pregame questions about his faith in Rinne, Joel Quenneville was expressing his admiration for Darling, who a year ago was property of the Preds. As Patrick Kane would say, that’s hockey, baby.

“He has been a great story for us,” Quenneville said of Darling.

Darling represents a great story for hockey too, one bound to spread even further the longer he keeps shooing pucks away so consistently.

You wondered as Jim Cornelison belted out the national anthem if Darling was reflecting how far he had come since getting kicked out of the University of Maine 4 years ago for

breaking rules. Since quitting drinking in 2011 to address his alcohol issues. Since bouncing around with 10 teams the past 5 years to keep his career alive.

They usually put stories like Darling’s to music in Nashville. The Predators just wanted for it to take another unforeseen turn – preferably back to the bench.

Truth is, not even Quenneville knows when or if that will happen. This performance only tightened his grip on the job. A legitimate question exists whether Quenneville will factor in fatigue when determining whether Darling can recover in time for Game 5, but how can he stop riding the hot hand now?

Corey Crawford enjoyed his best season as a Blackhawk, and played a major role in the 2013 Stanley Cup title. But none of that means a thing now.

The context of the postseason changed in Game 2, after Crawford gave up six goals and lost the benefit of the doubt. Darling gained even more respect winning Game 3, which left Quenneville unable to guarantee anything when asked before Game 4 about his unorthodox rotation. He would be foolish to make any promises now.

Learning how to pole vault starts with very basics FEAR

“You want to plant within the last three steps, with the top arm straight above the “I didn’t even know if I was head,” Cole said.

Year Name School Height even going to go up in the air,” “When you go up 1985 Mike Murray Sterling 16-1 Cole said. “I got up 9 feet, and for the plant, the Tyler 1988 Chad Gebhardt Sterling 15-8 I fell straight down in the hole. hand that is in Naftzger 1980 Andy Geiger Sterling 15-1 I landed on my heel. I was out an L-shape turns Erie-P’town 1983 Jeff Kuchel Sterling 15-0 3/4 for about a week.” junior into a fist.

You 1978 Jim Pierce Sterling 15-0 1/2 Chalk it up as a lesson learned basically just hold 2002 Ben Brokaw Dixon 15-0 for Cole, and, after many noton for dear life.

You’ll need a 2002 Erik Lindahl Erie-Prophetstown 14-9 so-painful lessons later, he is good step, and a good plant is 2014 Ashton Rutherford Oregon 14-7 emerging as one of the area’s done by having arms straight 1999 Dustin Westbrook Rock Falls 14-4 lead vaulters. Cole and Tyler above the head – not too far 1977 Dusty Harmon Newman 14-0 Naftzger see the Class 2A state back and not too far forward. qualifying mark of 13 feet, 6 Girls So have both arms straight, and inches within sight, and Alissa Year Name School Height if the bottom arm is pushed DeShane is less than a foot 2004 Ashley Harvey Oregon 11-6 out, you’ll have more bend on away from establishing the new 2001 Tori Gaumer Sterling 11-3 the pole.”

Panthers girls standard. The old 2013 Lauren Zuidema Sterling 10-9 Within the following 3 secstandard is 10 feet, set by Kate2007 Whitney Didier Dixon 10-6 onds after the pole hits the lyn Garrison in 2012.

2012 Liz Greenwalt Dixon 10-6 box, several movements take So, what does it take to be 2003 Katie Pickford Sterling 10-6 place to assure a trip into the good?

2011 Krista Greene Oregon 10-3 air. Swinging the dominant leg “The number one thing is just 2010 Katelyn Garrison Erie-Prophetstown 10-0 up toward the top of the pole confidence,” Cole said. “Our 2007 Lauren Gunawan Bureau Valley 9-6 and bending the other knee coach always says that you’ve 2002 Beth Untz Oregon 9-6 will get the vaulter horizontal got to be a little crazy to be a with the bent pole. Then the pole vaulter, because of what Editor’s note: Distances and dates provided by coaches and pole will bend back to a vertiwe are doing. If you’re afraid, school officials. Any missing records can be submitted to the cal position after bringing the you’re not going to be able to sports department at sports@saukvalley.com dominant hand to the hip while get good.” upside down – meaning both Whether it’s being afraid of the body and the pole should usually hold it a fist or two carrying a long pole, afraid of it to be under that weight. With both be vertical as the bar is down from there,” Cole said. piercing the midsection on the the length, it is just by skill approached.

Then comes the plant, plant, or afraid of being in mid- level.”

With the dominant hand Other key markings on the when the pole meets the inair, there is no place for fear pole include places where the ground box to cause the pole toward the top of the pole, the while on the runway. As long as it’s done right, pole vaulting pole should be held properly. to bend and send the vaulter vaulter will pull the rest of their body away from the pole and Vaulters start out at a desired upward. shouldn’t be difficult. attempt to clear the bar. Most distance along the runway, “One precise key to a good It all starts with finding the and after getting their hands vault is a good plant and a great clears come in an U-shape. proper pole to use. Most poles While the bar is being cleared, positioned on the pole proptakeoff,” Uhruh said. “Withare correlated with a vaulter’s the vaulter must turn the pole erly, hold their pole high verout a good plant, everything body weight. Finding one that away from the bar in order for tically in the air. else will not be very well done. has just enough bend to make the vault to count.

Cole’s right hand during his You’ve got to have a great it not seem very stiff works “After the plant, usually run is held about shoulder high plant. If your plant is low, it’s best. in an L-shape, with the pole not good. The higher the plant, you’re supposed to stay straight “Every pole is a different up and down for about a secstraddling the area between his the better you are.” height,” Cole said. “They have ond,” Cole said. “That’s when thumb and index finger.

The actual jump comes off a label on the top, and it will “During the run, your domithe vaulter’s left foot (for right- you start your crunch and go read the height and the weight upside down. Once you’re near nant hand has to be open in an handed vaulters), using the – which it is 14 [feet] for mine, L-shape, and your bottom hand knee of the other leg to drive up the top, that’s when you do and the weight is in big numyour pull-up. When you’re all into the air. bers, and mine is 165. You have goes forearms-length, and I

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the way at the top, you’re supposed to let go of the bottom and push out.”

Vaulters can decide not only what height they choose to clear, but also determine the distance outward from the plant box – the zero mark – in which they can clear. The distance is considered a vaulter’s standard, and can range from a close standard of 18½ inches from the zero mark to a buried figure of 31 inches.

“Basically if you get really far in the pit, you move the standards back,” Cole said.

“If you land near the hole, you can move them forward to near 18. It depends on how fast you are on the runway, and how much momentum you have going into the vault.

Even with the weight of the pole – a lighter pole will have more bend, and it’s going to fling you.”

The Panthers are different from some smaller programs in the area that do not have a vaulting pit, or any vaulters.

Between Erie and Prophetstown, Unruh is in charge of 20 vaulters from sixth grade into high school.

“We start all of our kids out by doing some basic drills on the grass, and get them used to how to carry a pole, how to plant a pole, and how to jump up,” Unruh said. “We start with three strides from 30 feet and work on our takeoff point. Then we work on swinging their hips up as high as they can to clear the bar.”

That’s done without use of a crossbar or a bungee supported between the standards.

“They have to be very coachable, a hard worker, and not fear running with a pole and planting it,” Unruh said. “The biggest thing is just being a hard worker.”

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WEDNESDAY’S SCOREBOARD Men’s tennis Wednesday’s results at Sauk Valley C.C., Dixon

Cleveland

ROCK VALLEY 6, SAUK VALLEY 3 Singles 1. Alex Knack (SV) def. Khaasha Lkhaagav 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5), 10-4 2. Brady Reuter (SV) def. Brandon Chanthapangry 6-3, 6-1 3. Dylan Wells (RV) def. Julius Alvarado 3-6, 6-2, 10-7 4. Samuel Morales (RV) def. Eric Ardis 7-5, 7-5 5. Hector Aponte (RV) def. Jonathan Downing 4-6, 7-6 (1), 10-1 6. Abel Morales (RV) def. Brennan Chacon 6-2, 6-2 Doubles 1. Knack, Reuter (SV) def. Lkhaagav, Chanthapangry 6-4, 6-3 2. Wells, Aponte (RV) def. Alvarado, Downing 7-6 (1), 10-1 3. S.Morales, A.Morales (RV) def. Chacon, Ardis 6-3, 6-1 Record: 1-8

Baseball Wednesday’s results at Ashford University Stadium Clinton, Iowa

Chicago ab r h bi ab r h bi Bourn cf 5 0 2 0 Eaton cf 5 2 2 0 Kipnis 2b 5 0 1 0 MeCarr lf 4 1 2 1 Brantly dh 3 0 0 0 Abreu 1b 4 1 2 3 CSantn 1b 3 0 0 0 LaRoch dh 3 0 2 0 Moss rf 2 0 1 0 AGarci rf 4 1 1 0 Raburn ph-lf 1 0 0 0 Gillaspi 3b 3 0 1 0 DvMrp lf 3 0 2 0 GBckh pr-3b 1 0 0 0 Sands ph-rf 1 0 1 0 AlRmrz ss 4 0 2 0 Chsnhll 3b 3 0 0 0 Soto c 4 0 0 0 Aviles ph-3b 1 0 0 0 MJhnsn 2b 4 1 2 0 RPerez c 3 0 0 0 JRmrz ss 4 0 1 0 Totals 34 0 8 0 Totals 36 6 14 4 Cleveland 000 000 000 — 0 Chicago 101 001 30x — 6 DP–Cleveland 1, Chicago 1. LOB–Cleveland 11, Chicago 7. 2B–Moss (3), Eaton (3), Abreu (4), Gillaspie (5), Al.Ramirez (5).

HR–Abreu (5). CS–M.Johnson (2).

IP H R ER BB SO Cleveland Kluber L,0-2 6 13 6 6 1 6 Swarzak 2 1 0 0 0 3 Chicago Samardzija W,1-1 6 6 0 0 2 3 Da.Jennings H,3 1 0 0 0 0 1 Duke 1 1 0 0 1 2 Petricka 1 1 0 0 1 0 Kluber pitched to 4 batters in the 7th.

WP–Kluber 2.

National League

FULTON 11, SHERRARD 6, 9 inn.

Fulton 020 300 006 — 11 8 4 Sherrard 120 020 001 — 6 10 7 W – Devon Ballard (5-1). L – Swanson.

FULTON (12-3, 7-1 TRAC West) Multi hits – Cole McClary 2. 2B – Devin Bly. 3B – Colin Houzenga. RBI – Houzenga 3, Bly 2, Seth Sanderson, Jake VanZuiden, Jason Ryder, McClary.

SHERRARD (13-10) Multi hits – Kelly 3, Morse 2, Rollins 2. 2B – Kelly 2. 3B – Wilson. RBI – Kelly 3, Morse 2, Rollins 2, Wilson, Camps, Pickens. at Edgington

ROCKRIDGE 22, WEST CARROLL 3, 5 inn.

West Carroll 000 12 — 3 7 9 Rockridge (10)66 0x — 22 13 4 L – Matt Dyson.

WEST CARROLL (9-13) Dyson (2/3 IP, 10 R, 2 ER, 6 H, 2 BB), Glenn Hoffman (1 1/3 IP, 6 R, 2 ER, 2 H, 1 BB), Kaleb Plattenberger (2 IP, 6 R, 2 ER, 5 H, 2 SO, 2 BB). Multi hits – Aaron Ritenour 2. 2B – Eric LaShelle. RBI – Ritenour.

Softball Wednesday’s results at Rock Falls

SHERRARD 8, ROCK FALLS 3 Sherrard 102 500 0 — 8 9 1 Rock Falls 010 000 2 — 3 5 2 W – Rachel Winston (7-1). L – Michaela Ward (8-5).

(At bats-runs-hits) SHERRARD (19-5) Jaryn Kinder 1b 3-3-2, Kendra Mattingly cf 4-1-2, Faith Anderson lf 4-0-2, Karsen Elgas c 4-0-1, Libby Frye ss 4-0-0, Macy Hutchinson dp 3-0-0, Spenser Strandgard 2b 3-1-1, Alyssa Bradley rf 3-2-2, Jordan Hutton 3b 2-1-0, Winston flex/p 0-0-0, Cameron Maere cr 0-0-0. Totals: 30-8-9.

Winston (7 IP, 3 R, 3 ER, 5 H, 7 SO, 2 BB, 2 HBP) and Elgas. 2B – Bradley 2, Kinder, Anderson, Elgas, Strandgard. HR – Kinder.

RBI – Kinder 3, Anderson 3. E – Kinder.

LOB – 3.

ROCK FALLS (10-8) Olivia Babcock cf 2-1-1, Chelsi Blair ss 2-1-1, Natalie Soltow 2b 4-0-0, Ward p 3-0-1, Madason Shaw c 4-0-0, Maurelle Behrens 3b 2-1-1, Jenny Lawson lf 2-0-0, Jordan Clevenger dp 3-0-0, Nicole Tupper rf 2-0-0, Sydnie Nailor flex/1b 0-0-0, Taylor Hoeffler cr 0-0-0, Reyton Milne ph 1-0-0.

Totals: 25-3-5.

Ward (7 IP, 8 R, 6 ER, 9 H, 7 SO, 2 BB) and Shaw. HR – Behrens. RBI – Soltow, Ward, Behrens. SAC – Babcock, Blair, Lawson.

HBP – Babcock (by Winston), Behrens (by Winston). E – Ward, Behrens. LOB – 8. at Sterling

STERLING 9, SYCAMORE 5 Sycamore 000 022 1 — 5 6 1 Sterling 000 630 x — 9 9 2 W – Lexy Staples. L – Morey.

SYCAMORE Morey (4 IP, 6 R, 6 H, 1 SO, 3 BB, 1 HBP), Notingham (2 IP, 3 R, 3 H, 0 SO, 1 BB).

Multi hits – Notingham 2, Aase 2. HR – Reifsteck, Aase, Notingham. RBIs – Reifsteck 2, Aase 2, Notingham.

STERLING (13-3) Staples (7 IP, 5 R, 6 H, 4 SO, 0 BB). Multi hits – Nadia Trujillo 2, Lauren Fritz 2, Hannah Escamilla 2, Abri Hale 2. 2B – Fritz.

RBI – Fritz 2, Escamilla 2, Trujillo, Shannon Long.

Boys tennis Wednesday’s results at Geneseo

GENESEO 4, DIXON 1 Singles 1. Brock Piotrowski (G) def. Sam Bratt 6-4, 2-6, 6-1 2. Zach Healy (D) def. Keaton Dorin 6-2, 0-6, 7-6 (3) Doubles 1. Brice Piotrowski, Tyler Williams (G) def.

Bryce Stanley, Michael Gale 6-4, 6-1 2. Eric Dellet, Ben Rawley (G) def. Ian South, Justin Wilson 6-1, 6-3 3. Logan Lomphere, Ethan Pullman (G) def.

Devin Anderson, Devin Attig 3-6, 7-6, 6-4 Record: Dixon 3-4

MLB American League East Division W L Pct Boston 9 6 .600 New York 8 7 .533 Toronto 8 7 .533 Baltimore 7 8 .467 Tampa Bay 7 8 .467 Central Division W L Pct Detroit 11 4 .733 Kansas City 11 4 .733 Chicago 6 8 .429 Minnesota 6 9 .400 Cleveland 5 9 .357 West Division W L Pct Houston 8 6 .571 Oakland 7 8 .467 Los Angeles 6 8 .429 Texas 6 8 .429 Seattle 5 9 .357

NBA playoffs

Wednesday’s box score

WHITE SOX 6, INDIANS 0

GB — 1 1 2 2 GB — — 4½ 5 5½ GB — 1½ 2 2 3

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

Oakland (Chavez 0-0) at L.A. Angels (Tropeano 0-0), 6:05 p.m.

Baltimore (Tillman 2-1) at Toronto (Hutchison 1-0), 6:07 p.m.

Boston (Buchholz 1-2) at Tampa Bay (Odorizzi 2-1), 6:10 p.m.

Kansas City (Ventura 2-1) at Chicago White Sox (Sale 2-0), 7:10 p.m.

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

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Cleveland at Detroit, 6:08 p.m.

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

Kansas City at Chicago White Sox, 7:10 p.m.

Houston at Oakland, 9:05 p.m.

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

Minnesota at Seattle, 9:10 p.m.

East Division W L Pct New York 12 3 .800 Atlanta 8 6 .571 Washington 7 8 .467 Philadelphia 5 10 .333 Miami 4 11 .267 Central Division W L Pct St. Louis 9 4 .692 Chicago 8 6 .571 Cincinnati 8 7 .533 Pittsburgh 7 8 .467 Milwaukee 2 13 .133 West Division W L Pct Los Angeles 9 4 .692 San Diego 10 6 .625 Colorado 8 7 .533 Arizona 7 7 .500 San Francisco 5 10 .333

GB — 3½ 5 7 8 GB — 1½ 2 3 8 GB — ½ 2 2½ 5

Wednesday’s results Pittsburgh 4, Chicago Cubs 3 Miami 6, Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 7, Washington 5 N.Y. Mets 3, Atlanta 2 Cincinnati 2, Milwaukee 1 Colorado 5, San Diego 4 Texas at Arizona, late L.A. Dodgers at San Francisco, late Today’s games Chicago Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Pittsburgh (Locke 2-0), 11:35 a.m.

Miami (Phelps 0-0) at Philadelphia (McGowan 1-0), 12:05 p.m.

Atlanta (Teheran 2-0) at N.Y. Mets (B.Colon 3-0), 12:10 p.m.

Cincinnati (Bailey 0-1) at Milwaukee (Lohse 0-3), 12:40 p.m.

San Diego (T.Ross 1-0) at Colorado (Lyles 1-1), 2:10 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers (Bolsinger 0-0) at San Francisco (Undecided), 2:45 p.m.

St. Louis (Wacha 2-0) at Washington (Scherzer 1-1), 3:05 p.m.

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

N.Y. Mets at N.Y. Yankees, 6:05 p.m.

Chicago Cubs at Cincinnati, 6:10 p.m.

Washington at Miami, 6:10 p.m.

St. Louis at Milwaukee, 7:10 p.m.

San Francisco at Colorado, 7:40 p.m.

Pittsburgh at Arizona, 8:40 p.m.

L.A. Dodgers at San Diego, 9:10 p.m.

Wednesday’s box scores

PIRATES 4, CUBS 3 Chicago

Pittsburgh ab r h bi ab r h bi Fowler cf 1 0 1 0 JHrrsn 3b 4 0 0 0 Denorfi ph-cf-lf 4 0 1 0 Polanc rf-lf 4 1 2 1 Soler rf 4 0 0 0 McCtch cf 4 1 0 0 Rizzo 1b 4 1 2 0 NWalkr 2b 4 0 1 0 T.Wood pr 0 0 0 0 Marte lf 1 1 1 0 Bryant 3b-cf 4 2 1 0 Lambo ph-rf 2 0 0 0 SCastro ss 4 0 1 1 PAlvrz 1b 3 1 1 1 MMntr c 4 0 1 1 SRdrgz pr-1b 0 0 0 0 Coghln lf 3 0 1 0 Cervelli c 4 0 1 1 D.Ross ph 1 0 0 1 Kang ss 2 0 1 1 Rosscp p 0 0 0 0 Worley p 2 0 0 0 Strop p 0 0 0 0 Scahill p 0 0 0 0 Hamml p 2 0 1 0 Hart ph 1 0 0 0 Castillo ph 1 0 0 0 Caminr p 0 0 0 0 Germn p 0 0 0 0 JHughs p 0 0 0 0 JHerrr ph-3b 1 0 0 0 Watson p 0 0 0 0 Russell 2b 4 0 1 0 Totals 37 3 10 3 Totals 31 4 7 4 Chicago 000 100 020 — 3 Pittsburgh 021 010 00x — 4 E–S.Castro (2), Russell (1), Polanco (2).

LOB–Chicago 10, Pittsburgh 6. 2B– Denorfia (1), Bryant (4), Polanco (5), Cervelli (3). HR–Polanco (1). SB–Fowler (4). SF–P. Alvarez, Kang.

IP H R ER BB SO Chicago Hammel L,1-1 5 6 4 3 0 5 Germen 2 1 0 0 0 3 Rosscup 2/3 0 0 0 0 1 Strop 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Pittsburgh Worley W,2-1 5 2/3 6 1 0 2 5 Scahill H,1 1/3 0 0 0 0 0 Caminero H,3 1 0 0 0 0 2 J.Hughes 0 3 2 2 1 0 Watson S,1-1 2 1 0 0 0 1 J.Hughes pitched to 4 batters in the 8th.

HBP–by Hammel (Marte). WP–J.Hughes.

CARDINALS 7, NATIONALS 5 St. Louis

Washington ab r h bi Span cf 5 1 1 0 Dsmnd ss 4 1 1 0 Werth lf 3 0 1 1 Harper rf 2 1 0 0 Zmrmn 1b 4 1 2 1 YEscor 3b 4 0 1 3 WRams c 4 0 0 0 Espinos 2b 4 0 0 0 Fister p 2 1 1 0 TMoore ph 1 0 1 0 Grace p 0 0 0 0 Treinen p 0 0 0 0 RaMrtn p 0 0 0 0 CRonsn ph 1 0 0 0 Totals 37 7 11 6 Totals 34 5 8 5 St. Louis 122 000 011 — 7 Washington 005 000 000 — 5 E–Lackey 2 (2), Zimmerman (1). LOB–St. Louis 9, Washington 5. 2B–M.Adams (1), Wong (3), Werth (2), Y.Escobar (3), T.Moore (1). HR–M.Carpenter (3), M.Adams (2), Wong (1). CS–Harper (1). S– Lackey. SF–Werth.

IP H R ER BB SO St. Louis Lackey 5 2/3 8 5 5 1 4 Siegrist W,1-0 1 1/3 0 0 0 1 1 Maness H,4 1 0 0 0 0 1 Rosenthal S,5-5 1 0 0 0 0 2 Washington Fister 6 7 5 4 2 3 Grace 1 0 0 0 1 0 Treinen L,0-2 1 2 1 1 2 2 Ra.Martin 1 2 1 1 0 3 ab MCrpnt 3b 3 Heywrd rf 5 Hollidy lf 4 MAdms 1b 5 JhPerlt ss 4 Jay cf 4 Molina c 5 Wong 2b 4 Lackey p 2 Siegrist p 0 Rynlds ph 1 Maness p 0 Rosnthl p 0

r 1 1 0 2 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0

h 1 1 0 2 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0

bi 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 0

REDS 2, BREWERS 1 Cincinnati

Milwaukee ab r h bi Segura ss 3 0 0 0 EHerrr 2b 3 1 0 0 Braun rf 3 0 0 0 Lind 1b 4 0 1 1 KDavis lf 4 0 0 0 ArRmr 3b 4 0 1 0 GParra cf 3 0 1 0 JRogrs ph 1 0 0 0 Maldnd c 3 0 1 0 Nelson p 2 0 0 0 LSchfr ph 1 0 1 0 FRdrgz p 0 0 0 0 Totals 28 2 4 1 Totals 31 1 5 1 Cincinnati 100 000 001 — 2 Milwaukee 100 000 000 — 1 DP–Milwaukee 3. LOB–Cincinnati 2, Milwaukee 6. 2B–L.Schafer (1). SB–B.Hamilton (9). S–Segura.

IP H R ER BB SO Cincinnati Cueto W,1-2 8 5 1 1 2 8 Chapman S,4-4 1 0 0 0 0 2 Milwaukee Nelson 8 3 1 1 2 5 F.Rodriguez L,0-2 1 1 1 1 1 1 WP–F.Rodriguez. Balk–Cueto 2.

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Transactions BASEBALL American League CHICAGO WHITE SOX — Assigned RHP Kyle Drabek outright to Charlotte (IL).

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COLLEGE FORDHAM — Named Rodney Crawford men’s assistant basketball coach and Willie Cruz assistant director of basketball operations/strength training coach.

MINNESOTA — Announced sophomore F Reggie Lynch is transferring from Illinois State.

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NBA ROUNDUP

Thursday, April 23, 2015

MLB ROUNDUP

Abreu, Sox rough up Tribe Samardzija gets first win; Pirates hold Cubs’ rally; Wong lifts Cards By the Associated Press

AP

Hawks guard Kyle Korver (26) loses the ball as he slips while trying to get past the Nets’ Deron Williams during the second half of Wednesday’s playoff game in Atlanta. The Hawks won 96-91.

Hawks hold on vs. pesky Nets Grizzlies up 2-0 for first time By the Associated Press

No. 1-seeded Atlanta again survived a tougher-than-expected test from the Brooklyn Nets, holding on for a 96-91 victory and a 2-0 lead in their playoff series Wednesday night.

Paul Millsap, who missed five games near the end of the season with a sprained right shoulder, ditched a pad that he felt restricted his shooting motion. He responded by hitting 7 of 11 shots and finished with 19 points.

Al Horford also looked fine, scoring 14 points while leading the Hawks with 13 rebounds and seven assists. He did it all with his right hand taped, after dislocating his pinky finger in Game 1.

Kyle Korver chipped in with 17 points, knocking down three shots beyond the arc. But overall, the Hawks made only 39 percent from the field.

Grizzlies 97, Trail Blazers 82: Mike Conley

and Courtney Lee each scored 18 points, and the Grizzlies beat the Trail Blazers in Memphis to grab the franchise’s first 2-0 lead in a playoff series.

The Grizzlies had only won their playoff opener once before, and that was on the road in San Antonio in 2011.

Marc Gasol had 15 points, and Zach Randolph and Beno Udrih added 10 apiece.

LaMarcus Aldridge led Portland with 24 points and 14 rebounds, and he also had four blocks with two steals. Damian Lillard added 18 points but the Trail Blazers lost their first two playoff games for the first time since 2011, when they fell in six games to Dallas.

Nicolas Batum scored 11, while Robin Lopez and Meyers Leonard added 10 apiece.

NHL ROUNDUP

Jeff Samardzija wound up in the win column for the first time with the Chicago White Sox, helped by a couple of big swings Jose Abreu took against Corey Kluber.

Samardzija threw six shutout innings as the White Sox trounced the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner and the Cleveland Indians 6-0 on Wednesday.

Samardzija (1-1) had been winless in his first three starts for the White Sox. The 30-yearold righty from nearby Merrillville, Indiana, allowed six hits, walked two and struck out three.

“You get new teammates and you want to make sure you prove your worth to them,” said Samardzija, acquired in a trade with Oakland in December.

“They gave me an early run, early two runs. That’s a big cushion to have and that allowed me to go out and pound the zone with what I thought was subpar stuff,” he said.

Abreu homered for the second straight day. He hit a solo shot in the first inning and added a tworun double in the seventh

Up next • Cubs (Hendricks 0-0) at Pirates (Locke 2-0), 11:35 a.m. today (CSN, MLB/780 AM) • Cardinals (Wacha 2-0) at Nationals (Scherzer 1-1), 3:05 p.m. today (FSN, MLB/95.7 FM) • Royals (Ventura 2-1) at White Sox (Sale 2-0), 7:10 p.m. today (CSN, MLB/670 AM)

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White Sox starter Jeff Samardzija tosses the ball to Cardinals 7, Nationals first base after fielding a ground ball hit by the Indi- 5: Kolten Wong homered ans’ David Murphy during Wednesday’s game in Chi- and drove in the tiebreakcago. The White Sox won 6-0. ing run with a double in to chase Kluber (0-2).

Polanco made a fine run- the eighth inning to lift St. Pirates 4, Cubs 3: Greg- ning catch of a fly ball hit Louis to a road win. ory Polanco hit his first by rookie star Kris Bryant Wong finished 3 for 4 home run of the sea- with the bases loaded to with three RBIs. He had a two-run homer in the secson and Vance Worley end the top of the inning. got through 5 2/3 shaky Polanco also doubled as ond inning and a single in innings for his second he finished with two hits. the fourth.

Jon Jay drew a one-out straight win as the Pirates Hammel (1-1) gave up walk off Blake Treinen held off the Cubs in Pitts- four runs – three earned – and six hits in five innings (0-2) in the eighth and burgh.

Polanco’s leadoff home with five walks and no moved to third on Yadier Molina’s single. Wong run in the bottom of the strikeouts.

Anthony Rizzo had two then sliced a double down fifth inning off Jason Hamthe left-field line, scoring mel increased the Pirates’ of the Cubs’ 10 hits. lead to 4-1. It came after The Cubs scored twice Jay to break a 5-5 tie.

LOCAL ROUNDUP

Win worth the 20-day wait for Dukes Dixon scores in bottom of 10th to win suspended game vs. Oregon

By SVM Sports Staff

The conclusion of an April 2 baseball game between Dixon and Oregon went as quickly as the game itself was long.

After the teams played to a 6-6 tie through nine innings at Veterans Memorial Field on that Thursday, the Dukes made quick work of the 10th inning Wednesday afternoon – 13 minutes, to be exact – to pull out a 7-6 victory.

Cal Jarrett (2-2) struck out the side in 11 pitches in the top of the 10th, then started the winning rally with a one-out single. After he stole second, Mitchell Wolfe drew a walk, then Kris Lahman was hit by a pitch to load the bases. Cody Mighell bunted the first pitch down the firstbase line, driving in Jarrett and giving Dixon (3-11, 2-3 Big Northern West) a win they waited 20 days for.

Fulton 11, Sherrard 6, 9 inn.:

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The Rangers’ Kevin Hayes (top left) celebrates his overtime goal Wednesday against the Penguins, as his teammates rush the ice after a first-round game in Pittsburgh. The Rangers won 2-1 to take a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

in the eight to cut the deficit to 4-3 as Miguel Montero singled in a run against Jared Hughes and Chris Coghlan drove in the other with a fielder’s choice grounder.

Colin Houzenga’s 3-run triple in the top of the ninth inning broke open a close game and spurred the Steamers past the Tigers at Ashford University Field in Clinton.

Devin Bly doubled and drove in two runs for Fulton (12-3, 7-1 Three Rivers West), and Cole McClary had two singles. Devon Ballard was the

Wednesday’s stars Cal Jarrett, Dixon baseball, struck out side in top of 10th; scored winning run in bottom of 10th Hannah Escamilla & Lauren Fritz, Sterling softball, 2 hits, 2 RBIs each Colin Houzenga, Fulton baseball, 3-run 3B

Boys tennis

Geneseo 4, Dixon 1: Zach Healy

won a tiebreaker in the third set at No. 2 singles to claim the Dukes’ lone victory in a nonconference road loss.

Healy won the first set 6-2, then lost the second set 6-0. After playing to 6-6 in the third, Healy won 7-3 to take the match.

Also for Dixon (3-4), Sam Bratt lost winning pitcher. in three sets at No. 1 singles, and Rockridge 22, West Carroll 3, 5 inn.: The Rockets scored 10 runs in Devin Anderson and Devin Attig fell the bottom of the first, six more in in three sets at No. 3 doubles. each of the next two innings to handle the Thunder.

Men’s tennis Aaron Ritenour had two singles Rock Valley 6, Sauk Valley 3: Alex and an RBI for West Carroll (9-13). Knack and Brady Reuter accounted for all of the Skyhawks’ points in a Softball Sterling 9, Sycamore 5: Aided by home loss in the regular-season a six-run fourth inning, the Golden finale.

Reuter notched his first win of the Warriors won a NIB-12 crossover contest at home for their fourth season with a 6-3, 6-1 victory at No. 2 singles. Knack won 6-7 (3), 7-6 (5), straight victory.

Hannah Escamilla and Lauren 10-4 at No. 1 singles, after being two Fritz had two hits and two RBIs points away from a loss while traileach, and Nadia Trujillo added two ing 5-1 in the second-set tiebreaker. hits and drove in a run. Abri Hale Those two then teamed up to win had two hits, Shannon Long added 6-4, 6-3 at No. 1 doubles for Sauk an RBI, and Lexy Staples struck out Valley (1-8). The Skyhawks lost in four without a walk in a complete- three sets at No. 3 singles and No. game victory for Sterling (13-3).

5 singles.

Rangers now have Shaw’s deep drive caught near left-field fence Penguins on ropes ANSWERS

CONTINUED FROM B1

Senators stay alive with home win By the Associated Press

Kevin Hayes scored at 3:14 of overtime to give the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first-round series in Pittsburgh, giving the Rangers a 3-1 series lead.

In overtime, Martin St. Louis started a goalmouth scramble when he threw the puck in front on a wraparound attempt. The puck pinballed to Carl Hagelin and went across the crease for Hayes to flip it past fallen goalie MarcAndre Fleury for his first point of the postseason.

New York’s Derick Brassard tied it at 1 with 2:45 left in the second period with his third goal of the series. Patric Hornqvist opened the scoring at 2:22 of the first.

Fluery and New York’s Henrik Lundqvist each made 22 saves.

Senators 1, Canadiens 0: Mike Hoffman scored

midway through the third period, and Ottawa beat visiting Montreal to avoid elimination.

Craig Anderson made 28 saves to help the Senators cut Montreal’s lead to 3-1 in the Eastern Conference first-round series.

Carey Price stopped 31 shots for the Canadiens.

Hoffman scored on an assist from Cody Ceci, after Ceci kept Tom Gilbert’s clearing attempt in at the point. Ceci then fed Hoffman in the left circle for quick shot that beat Price.

Only four teams have come back to win when trailing 0-3 in a series: Toronto in 1942, the New York Islanders in 1975, Philadelphia in 2010 and Los Angeles in 2014.

She worked the count to 3-2, forcing Sherrard pitcher Rachel Winston to bring in something hittable rather than force in a run with a walk.

Shaw got a fastball and put everything she had into it, squaring it up and sending it deep to left.

Tigers’ left fielder Faith Anderson turned, sprinted toward the warning track, and caught the ball a few feet short of the fence, which she stumbled into after catching the ball.

“When it came off my bat, I thought for sure it was over,” Shaw said.

“Then when I was rounding first, I heard Nunez go, ‘Oh,’ so I knew [Anderson] caught it, and I had to jog back in. It was disappointing, because I thought I gave us the lead.”

Sherrard (19-5), still ahead 3-1 after three innings, seized control with five runs in the top of the fourth. Jaryn Kinder had a two-run double,

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Rock Falls’ Michaela Ward pitches Wednesday against Sherrard. The Tigers won, 8-3.

Anderson had an RBI single, and two more runs scored on a fielding error

by Rock Falls third baseman Behrens.

The Tigers produced up and down their lineup.

Kinder had three RBIs and scored three runs out of the leadoff spot, and No. 3 batter Anderson also drove in three. Alyssa Bradley, No. 8 in the lineup, doubled twice and scored two runs. Sherrard had six doubles, along

with Kinder’s home run.

“I feel that all of us are good hitters,” Kinder said. “We all have something special to add to our batting lineup.”

Kinder led off the game with her third home run of the season, a nodoubter to right-center.

“It was right down the pipe, so I just closed my eyes and I hit it,” Kinder said.

Winston (7-1) went the distance, allowing three

runs (all earned), five hits and two walks. She also hit two batters and struck out seven.

“She’s a fighter,” Sherrard coach Mike DeLoose said. “She’s doesn’t want to give anything up, and she doesn’t want to lose.”

Still, Rock Falls had its chances to break through against her, but was unable to come up with timely hits, and the defense was shaky at times. Still, Nunez was encouraged to hang in there against a team that beat Sterling 3-0 last week.

“If you look at where we were in the beginning of the season against a good pitcher like this to where we are now, we are making big strides,” Nunez said. “We were one or two hits away from beating this team. You take away a couple of defensive plays that we just didn’t make today, and we get that one hit, it’s a whole different game.

“That gives me a lot of hope that we are learning to fight for what we want.”

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A bridge player who is trying to defeat a contract will do well to work out declarer’s hand shape. Then with luck he will say to himself, “Gosh, I see the lethal play.”

In today’s deal, East has to find the deadly defense.

South is in three no-trump.

West leads the club two. Given the auction, what should East do?

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This ought to point to the right answer. East should win the first trick with his club ace and shift to the spade king.

He leads the king just in case declarer has the singleton queen.

Since East has diamonds under control, the defenders should win five tricks before South collects nine.

With the given layout, that’s exactly how the deal pans out. Declarer ducks a couple of spades, wins with dummy’s ace on the third round, and tries to run the diamonds. When they don’t break, he has to dislodge the club king to get out for down one.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS

GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS RICK BECKHAM AKA RICK O BECKHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RICK O BECKHAM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00079 372 OAK PARK AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 28, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 28, 2015, in Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: Description of Improvements: GRAY WOOD TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAT ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON The Judgment amount was $157,190.20. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701 (C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1105617 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A, THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-2 Plaintiff, v.GEORGIA ZARECOR, et al Defendant 14 CH 51 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 603 6TH AVENUE, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-28-453-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $59,695.33.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C13-83779.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.REBECCA CANALES A/K/A REBECCA J. CANALES, et al Defendant 10 CH 52 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2015, the Sheriff of Lee County will at 10:00 AM on May 21, 2015, at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second Street, DIXON, IL, 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 308 MARCLARE STREET, Dixon, IL 61021 Property Index No. 07-02-29-453-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $179,587.48.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours.

The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition.

The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9 (g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C14-95982.

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W0801178 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2001-KS3 Plaintiff, v.

THAD J. MCGINN; et al.

Defendants.

CASE NO. 08 CH 244 Property Address: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 4, 2015, 2015, commencing at 10 AM, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: Commonly known as: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 P.I.N.: 11-26-107-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88,179.84 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 605634947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630428-4620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 April 23, 30, May 7, 2015 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS RAFAEL ESCALANTE; IVETTE ESCALANTE; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 120 1008 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 18, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on May 7, 2015, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: TAX NO. 11-21-258-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1008 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $99,459.09.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 3722060. Please refer to file #PA1211267 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION PLAINTIFF VS

RAFAEL ESCALANTE; IVETTE ESCALANTE; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 120 1008 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on June 18, 2014, WHITESIDE COUNTY SHERIFF in WHITESIDE County, Illinois, will on May 7, 2015, in Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of WHITESIDE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 5 IN BLOCK 6 IN DINSMOOR, PENNINGTON AND COE'S ADDITION TO THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 11-21-258-003 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 1008 1ST AVENUE STERLING, IL 61081 Description of Improvements: TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH DETACHED GARAGE The Judgment amount was $99,459.09.

Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH".

The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection.

Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602.

Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1211267 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

April 9, 16, 23, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS

THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, F/K/A, THE BANK OF NEW YORK AS SUCCESSOR TO JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR RENAISSANCE HOME EQUITY LOAN TRUST, SERIES 2003-2 Plaintiff, v.GEORGIA ZARECOR, et al Defendant 14 CH 51 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 20, 2015, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on June 4, 2015, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, 3rd floor lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, IL, 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOT 15 IN BLOCK 1 IN DAVID L. AND JOHN W. MARTIN'S SECOND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Commonly known as 603 6TH AVENUE, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-28-453-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $59,695.33.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required

by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1383779.

April 23, 30, May 7, 2015

W0801178 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS

BANKERS TRUST COMPANY AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2001 FOR HOME EQUITY MORTGAGE ASSET-BACKED PASS-THROUGH CERTIFICATES SERIES 2001-KS3 Plaintiff, v.

THAD J. MCGINN; et al.

Defendants.

CASE NO. 08 CH 244 Property Address: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE Public notice is hereby given that in pursuance of a judgment of said Court entered in the above-entitled cause on July 16, 2014, I, Sheriff, Kelly C. Wilhelmi of Whiteside County, Illinois, will hold a sale on June 4, 2015, 2015, commencing at 10 AM, at the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox Street, Morrison, IL 61270 to sell to the highest bidder or bidders the following described real estate, or so much thereof as may be sufficient to satisfy said decree, to-wit: LOT 39 IN HAMPTON SUBDIVISION NO. 4, BEING PART OF LOT M-39 OF MARTIN ESTATES SUBDIVISION, LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 26, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 7 EAST OF THE 4TH P.M., ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED MAY 5, 1971, AS DOCUMENT NO. 234-71, IN THE CITY OF ROCK FALLS, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS, SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF WHITESIDE AND STATE OF ILLINOIS. Commonly known as: 1302 Garfield Street, Rock Falls, IL 61071 P.I.N.: 11-26-107-002 First Lien Position; Single-Family Residence; Judgment Amount $88,179.84 IN ACCORDANCE WITH 735 ILCS 5/15-1507 (c)(1)(H-1) AND (H-2), 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(5), AND 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1), YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT THE PURCHASER OF THE PROPERTY, OTHER THAN A MORTGAGEE, SHALL PAY THE ASSESSMENTS AND LEGAL FEES REQUIRED BY SUBSECTIONS (g)(1) AND (g)(4) OF SECTION 9 AND THE ASSESSMENTS REQUIRED BY SUBSECTION (g-1) OF SECTION 18.5 OF THE ILLINOIS CONDOMINIUM PROPERTY ACT. Terms of Sale: CASH - 10% down at the time of sale and the balance due within 24 hours of the sale. All payments for the amount bid shall be in certified funds payable to the Sheriff of Whiteside County. The person to contact for information regarding this property is: Steven J. Lindberg at FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 West Diehl Road, Suite 120, Naperville, IL 60563 (866)402-8661. For bidding instructions, visit www.fal-illinois.com 24 hours prior to sale.

This communication is an attempt to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

FREEDMAN ANSELMO LINDBERG LLC 1771 W. Diehl Rd., Ste 150 Naperville, IL 605634947 630-453-6960 866-402-8661 630-4284620 (fax) Attorney No. Cook 26122, DuPage 293191, Kane 031-26104, Peoria 1794, Winnebago 3802, IL 03126232 R410 April 23, 30, May 7, 2015

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ILLINOIS DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE UNDER THE POOLING AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS OF JANUARY 1, 2006, GSAMP TRUST 2006-HE1 Plaintiff, -v.REBECCA CANALES A/K/A REBECCA J. CANALES, et al Defendant 10 CH 52 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 3, 2015, the Sheriff of Lee County will at 10:00 AM on May 21, 2015, at the Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. Second Street, DIXON, IL, 61021, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: PART OF THE SOUTH HALF OF LOT TWENTY (20) IN MOLLER'S SURVEY, LOCATED IN SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 22 NORTH, RANGE 9 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE NORTH LINE OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20) AT A DISTANCE OF 174 FEET EAST OF THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF THE SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20); THENCE RUNNING SOUTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20), A DISTANCE OF 140 FEET; THENCE EAST ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20), A DISTANCE OF 59.80 FEET; THENCE NORTH ON A LINE PARALLEL WITH THE WEST LINE OF SAID SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20), A DISTANCE OF 140 FEET TO THE NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20); THENCE WEST ON SAID NORTH LINE OF SAID SOUTH HALF OF SAID LOT TWENTY (20), A DISTANCE OF 59.80 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS Commonly known as 308 MARCLARE STREET, Dixon, IL 61021 Property Index No. 07-02-29-453-002 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $179,587.48.

Sale terms: 10% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the auction; the balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: POTESTIVO & ASSOCIATES, P.C. , 223 WEST JACKSON BLVD, STE 610, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 263-0003. Please refer to file number C1495982.

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Immediate Opening. FT Seasonal Help Wanted. CDL class B min. Paid overtime.

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Please send replies to Box #:1278 ,c/o Sauk Valley Classifieds, P.O.Box 498, Sterling, IL 61081

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EOE/AA Employer M/F/Disabled/Vet www.illinois bank.com/careers The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking an individual with QuickBooks software experience, payroll, payables, and receivables and/or other financial expertise to serve as the organization's Financial Specialist. This is a parttime position. Interested individuals should send a letter of application, resume and references to the Sauk Valley Area of Chamber Commerce, 211 Locust Street, Sterling, IL or to knoble@sauk valleyarea chamber.com Applications will be accepted until May 1st, 2015.

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PUBLIC NOTICES SAUK VALLEY INVITATION FOR BIDS

Notice is hereby given that the Sterling Park District will accept Bids for the roof repairs to the metal, wood shake, modified, thermoplastic and thermoset roof systems existing on 8 various buildings for Sterling Park District according to the Drawings and Specifications in the Project Manual as prepared by: Mac Brady Associates, Inc. 305 West Hillgrove Avenue La Grange, Illinois 60525-5912 (708) 354-1343 ATTN: Ms. Melissa Barrows-Lieb, CCCA, RRO A MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted on May 6th at 10:30AM at 1900 Westwood Drive to review the project manual then there will be roof access to the various roofs.

All Bidders submitting Bid Forms for this work are required to visit the subject sites upon conclusion of the mandatory prebid conference, have approved applicator status of the roof systems to be repaired, compare the Drawings and Specifications in the Project Manual with work in place and inform themselves of all conditions. Bidders will not be given extra payments for conditions that can be determined by examination of the site and documents.

THE PROJECT MANUAL WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ONLY AT THE MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE. Additional copies will be available for a pre-paid, non-refundable cost of $75.00.

The Contract shall be subject to “AN ACT regulating wages of laborers, mechanics and other workers employed in any public works by the state, county, city or any public body or any political subdivision or by anyone under contract for public works,” approved June 26, 1941, as amended, except that where a prevailing wage violates a federal law, order, or ruling, the rate conforming to the federal law, order, or ruling shall govern.

Sealed Bids will be received on or before, but no later than 2:00PM on May 20, 2015 at the Office of the Sterling Park District at 1913 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081. All Bids shall be addressed and delivered to the place and on or before the time set forth above. Sealed envelopes or packages containing the Bid Forms shall be transmitted to the attention of the “Doug Jacobs Sterling Park District Director of Parks and Planning” and shall be marked or endorsed with the title of the Bid (“Sealed Bid For the Roof Repair Project at the Sterling Park District Various Buildings”) and the Bidder's full legal name. All Bids for the Work shall be made only on the blank Bid Form included in the Project Manual and shall be complete with a Bid price for each and every item named. An authorized official must sign the Bid. Bids may be delivered by mail or in person. No telegraphic Bid or telegraphic modification of a Bid will be considered. Bids received after the time specified above will be returned unopened. Bids that contain omissions, erasures, alterations, or additions not called for, conditional or alternate Bids unless called for, or that contain irregularities of any kind may be rejected.

Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the in the office of the Sterling Park District at 1913 3rd Avenue, Sterling, Illinois 61081 on May 20, 2015 at 2:00PM. Bidders, their authorized agents, and interested parties are invited to be present.

Bids may be withdrawn on written or telegraphic request received from the Bidders prior to the time of the Bid opening.

Negligence on the part of the Bidder in preparing the Bid confers no right for the withdrawal of the Bid after it has been opened. Bids that are not submitted on the Bid Form or are not prepared in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders may be rejected. If not rejected, the Owner may demand correction of any deficiency and accept the deficiently prepared Bid upon compliance with the Instructions to Bidders.

Bid Security of 5% of the Bid amount is required with each Sealed Bid. This can be in the form of a certified check payable without condition to the Sterling Park District or on an acceptable Bid Bond issued and executed by a surety company licensed to do business in the State of Illinois meeting the requirements of and found acceptable to the Sterling Park District. Performance Bonds are required.

Sterling Park District reserves the right to make clarifications, corrections, or changes in the Project Manual at any time prior to the time Bids are opened. All Bidders or prospective Bidders will be informed of said clarifications, corrections, or changes.

Bids submitted are offers only and the decision to accept or reject is a function of quality, reliability, capability, reputation, and expertise of the Bidders. Sterling Park District reserves the right to accept the Bid that is, in its judgment, the best and most favorable to the interests of the District and to the public; to reject the low price Bid; to accept any item of any Bid; to reject any and all Bids; and to waive irregularities and informalities in any Bid submitted or in the Bidding process; provided, however, the waiver of any prior defect or informality shall not be considered a waiver of any future or similar defect or informality. Bidders should not rely upon, or anticipate, such waivers in submitting their Bids.

PROJECT MANUALS WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS ONLY AT THE MANDATORY PREBID CONFERENCE. All questions must be in writing and should be directed to Ms. Melissa Barrows-Lieb, CCCA, RRO, Project Manager, Mac Brady Associates, Inc. at mlieb@macbrady.com

By Order Of: Marvin Reyes, President Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners

April 23, 24, 25, 2015

PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 17-40 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/17-40), the percentage to be added to the assessed valuation of locally assessed property other than that assessed under Sections 10-110 through 10-140 and 10170 through 10-200 of the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/10-110 through 10140 and 10-170 through 10-200) in Lee County as certified by the Department of Revenue for the assessment year 2014 is 0.00% by the application of an equalization factor of 1.0000.

State of Illinois DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE Constance Beard Director April 23, 2015

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LEGAL NOTICE Supervisor's Annual Report of Town of Montmorency, State of Illinois, County of Whiteside.

I, Marc C. Johnson, Supervisor of Montmorency Township, Whiteside County, Illinois being sworn, depose and say that the following Statement is a correct report of the amount of public funds on hand at the beginning of the fiscal year, the amount received from what sources, and the amount expended for what purposes, for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2014 and ending December 31, 2014.

ANNUAL TREASURER'S REPORT MONTMORENCY TOWNSHIP & ROAD DISTRICT FISCAL YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2014

TOWNSHIP TOWN FUND – REVENUE SUMMARY: Property Taxes - $76,985.46; Replacement Tax - $6,717.98; Miscellaneous -- $442.74 Total Revenues: $84,146.18 TOWNSHIP TOWN FUND – EXPENDITURE SUMMARY: Dept. of Labor - $1,477.49; TOIRMA - $2,973; IRS - $9,347.60; US BANK - $11,453.29 All other disbursements less than ($2,500) - $12,299.12 TOTAL VENDORS: $37,550.50 TOWNSHIP TOWN FUND – COMPENSATION SUMMARY: Range: Under $16,000: Elwin Schmitt, Nathan Schmitt; Lois Lefevre, Wanda Schmitt, Edna Wetzell, Rodney Wetzell, Marc Johnson, Robert McKenna, Don Rosengren, Don Schoaf, Melanie Battles, Shelly Lewis and Cynthia Hann.

TOTAL COMPENSATION: $27,784.51 TOWN DISTRICT SUMMARY Beginning balance $190,956.66 All Disbursements $65,335.01 All Revenues $84,146.18 Ending Balance $209,776.83 ROAD DISTRICT – REVENUE SUMMARY Property Taxes -- $120,775.92; Replacement Tax - $11,288.11; Miscellaneous - $808.00 Total Revenues: $132,872.03.

ROAD DISTRICT-- EXPENDITURE SUMMARY Dept. of Labor - $2,388.47; TOIRMA - $5,772; JP Ag.$17,411.81; Bonnell Industries - $12,620.66; Randy's Truck Repair - $4,552.07; Schmitt Farms - $2,505; IRS - $9,277.12, Schepel GMC - $53.326; Construction Materials - $ 5,495.85; All other disbursements less than ($2,500) - $23,823.99.

TOTAL VENDORS: $137,172.97.

ROAD DISTRICT – COMPENSATION SUMMARY Range: Under $20,000. Joe DeWitt, Randall Schmitt, David Despain, Ryan Meade, Alan Zapf, Josh Yates, Nathan Schmitt.

Matt Schmitt, John Hass, Daune Wolf, Jennifer Schmitt, Doug Schwent. TOTAL COMPENSATION: $39,585.72 ROAD DISTRICT SUMMARY Beginning balance $234,654.02 All Disbursements $176,758.69 All Revenues $132,872.03 Ending Balance $190,767.36 Subscribed and sworn to this 30th day of January 2015 Marc Johnson Marc C. Johnson – Treasurer I. Lois LeFevre, Clerk of Montmorency Township, Whiteside County, Illinois, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of the Annual Treasurer's Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2014.

Lois Lefevre Lois LeFevre – Clerk April 23, 2015

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 15TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT LEE COUNTY - DIXON, ILLINOIS GREEN TREE SERVICING LLC PLAINTIFF VS RICK BECKHAM AKA RICK O BECKHAM; MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS, INC., AS NOMINEE FOR COUNTRYWIDE BANK, N.A.; UNKNOWN HEIRS AND LEGATEES OF RICK O BECKHAM, IF ANY; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD CLAIMANTS; DEFENDANTS 11 CH 00079 372 OAK PARK AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 NOTICE OF SALE PURSUANT TO JUDGMENT OF FORECLOSURE UNDER ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE ACT ***THIS DOCUMENT IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT ON A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE*** PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered by said Court in the above entitled cause on May 28, 2014, LEE COUNTY SHERIFF in LEE County, Illinois, will on May 28, 2015, in Old Lee County Courthouse, 112 E. 2nd St., Dixon, IL 61021, at 10:00AM, sell at public auction and sale to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate mentioned in said Judgment, situated in the County of LEE, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment: LOT NUMBERS FIFTEEN (15), SIXTEEN (16), SEVENTEEN (17), EIGHTEEN (18) AND NINETEEN (19) IN BLOCK NUMBER THIRTEEN (13) OF WOODLAND SHORES SUBDIVISION NO. ONE (1) IN A PART OF SECTIONS 10 AND 15, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 8 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN ACCORDING TO THE PLAT RECORDED DECEMBER 20, 1963 IN BOOK "F" OF PLATS ON PAGES 82 AND 83 IN THE RECORDER'S OFFICE, ALL IN LEE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. TAX NO. 15-07-15-207-039 COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 372 OAK PARK AVENUE DIXON, IL 61021 Description of Improvements: GRAY WOOD TWO STORY SINGLE FAMILY HOME WITH A TWO CAT ATTACHED GARAGE; NO FENCE; UTILITIES ARE ON The Judgment amount was $157,190.20. Sale Terms: This is an "AS IS" sale for "CASH". The successful bidder must deposit 25% down by certified funds; balance, by certified funds, within 24 hours. NO REFUNDS. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate, water bills, etc., and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to plaintiff. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the bid amount, the purchaser shall receive a Certificate of Sale, which will entitle the purchaser to a Deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. The successful purchaser has the sole responsibility/expense of evicting any tenants or other individuals presently in possession of the subject premises. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g) (1) and (g)(4). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DYAS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For Information: Visit our website at http:\\service.atty-pierce.com. Between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. only - Pierce & Associates, Plaintiff's Attorneys, 1 North Dearborn, Chicago, Illinois 60602. Tel. No. (312) 372-2060. Please refer to file #PA1105617 Plaintiff's attorney is not required to provide additional information other than that set forth in this notice of sale.

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Fri. & Sat. 8-1 1218 Fargo Huge Sale!

Kitchen table w/ 4 chairs, clothing, household items, knick knacks, tools craft items, scrubs, Lots of misc. Can't Miss this sale!

Huge Treasures Reborn Sale!

May 2nd, 7 – Noon Grace UMC 921 E. Chamberlin Hutch, twin bed, portable dishwasher, bike, plants, beautiful glassware, kitchen & items, household tools, clothes, toys, cookbooks, holiday, crafts, jewelry & lots of misc!

Bake sale 5 Star Treasures areanew & specialty items. Don't miss!

Fri. & Sat. 8-4 1115 Elm Place Girls Clothes 6x-12 Boys Clothes sz. 4 juniors clothes, Entertainment center, DVD's, toys, books & many household items

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AREA GARAGE SALES 624 AREA GARAGE SALES 624 Rummage thru Mount Carroll Town-Wide Garage & Business sales.

April 24 & 25 List will be available online after April 22 at: www.mtcarrollil.org

DIXON GARAGE SALES 624 Dixon, IL Estate Sale Saturday, April 25th 9am - 3 pm (numbers at 8:30), Sunday, April 26th 10 am - 3 pm 814 Chula Vista, Dixon, IL Accumulation of several generaAntiques tions, (furniture including cabinet, hoosier corner cupboard, spool cabinet, pie safe, china cabinet, dining room table/chairs, cedar chest), lots of garfurniture, den paintings, Llardros crocks, glassware, pewter, bedroom furniture, and much more. A sale you won't want to miss! by Conducted Rock Creek An(630) 638tiques 2373.

Go to: estatesales.net for full listing and pictures!

Fri. & Sat. 8-5 116 S. Dement Moving Sale 32 ft. heavy duty ladder, tools, adult & teen girl clothing, tvs & electronics, 2 Nintendo DS & games, furniture, household items, bikes, Longaberger, patio set, rugs, & lots of misc.

Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 1606 US Route 52 (towards Amboy) furniture, baby items, plus size & smaller clothing, books, household items, & many more items.

Fri. 8-5 Sat. 8-12 728B Medinah Ct Kitchen and household items, Boys clothing size 7-14, adult clothing, toys, books, shoes for children & adults, teaching supplies Fri. only 8-3 501 Vitale St. (off 4th Avenue) Multi-Family Sale boys up to 2T, brand name Jr. clothes, scrubs, pants, & tops, lots of household goods, & very nice misc.

Friday & Saturday 8 am to 4 pm 513 W. 2nd St. Loveland Building Huge Sale!!!!

All proceeds go to PADS Homeless Shelter in Dixon; a 24/7, 365 day emergency shelter.

Friday 8-2 1210 Goral Court All season clothing girl's 3, 4, & 5T, boy's 3 & 4T, women's name brand clothing, small & med. men's name brand clothing med. & lg. Canon photo printer, Wii & Wii Fit Plus, Sony handy cam, princess car, 12” Barbie bike, household items, & misc.

Friday 8-4 809 Ridge Ct. (across from Jefferson School, off N. Hill Dr.) Household items, crafts, some men's, women's, small children's clothing.

Lots of misc.

Thurs 3-7, Fri. & Sat., 8-3 1750 W. Flagg April 23- 25th Garage / Estate Sale Quilt kits/ supplies, purses, vintage jewelery, womens clothes new with tags, furniture & décor, antique toys, neon, mens clothes, too much to list!

FRANKLIN GROVE GARAGE SALES 624 April 23, 24, 25 Thurs. & Fri. 8-4, Sat. 8-1 Presbyterian Church Basement 106 S. Walnut Men's, Women's clothing(many with tags), Books, Crafts, Household, Puzzles, Electronics, 2-4ft. Grow lights, Coffee Table, Entertainment Center, & much more! Refreshments Available.

Thurs. & Fri. 8-4, Sat. 9-12 Erisman's Sale @ Fellowship Hall 121 W. North St. Whirlpool washer & dryer, antiques, 1989 Fisher-Price McDonalds child size drive-thru, vintage toys, “community” child-size wooden stove and refrig.,oak high chair, jewelry, clothes, tins, toys, games, tools, etc.

POLO GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. & Sat. 8-5 1986 N. Mt. Vernon Patio set, workbench, barn wood for painting, newer mower, Troybuilt old ladders, collectibles & misc.

Fri. & Sat. 9-5 17484 W. Stewart Rd. Polo Barn Sale!

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POLO GARAGE SALES 624 MOVING SALE Fri., Sat. 8:30 - ?

407 E. Mason, Polo Patio furniture & storage, cantilever umbrella, fire pit, LOTS of garden items (rototiller, flowerpots, hoses, fencing, etc) woodworking tools, household & holiday décor, bicycles, drill press, bandsaw, ladder, dry sink, (antique iron bed, sewing machine & tool box), hiking & camping items, '72 VW Super Beetle, '72 Yamaha motorcycle.

ROCK FALLS GARAGE SALES 624 Fri. 2-6pm & Sat. 8-3 10445 Calhoun Rd. $2 Walmart bags of clothes 0-4, entertainment center $100, and lots more! Come see!

STERLING GARAGE SALES 624 Friday 12-6 & Saturday 8-12 4479 Austin Rd. Toddler girls & adult clothing, tricycle, stroller & car seat, beanie babies, gas grill.

Outdoor lights, lots of misc.

Saturday, April 25 7:30a.m.-1:00 p.m.

St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1701 16th Avenue Multi-family & Bake Sale All garage sale proceeds will go to LSSI's PraderWilli Syndrome Summer Camp Program. Come out & support this worthy cause to help send kids to summer camp.

Kitchen cabinets, 2 TVs, chalkboard, chairs, floor lamp, various kitchen items, dishware, and lots more! All items clean and marked to sell.

New items being brought in daily.

Free coffee and lemonade!

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 705 I Buy: Antiques, collectibles, toys, post cards, etc.

815-445-6151.

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Almond color gas stove 12yrs. old, very good cond. $50 815-973-4872

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Hot point top loading washer & elec. dryer. $300 815-440-6229 Reliable, LIKE NEW used appliances, cmsappliance.net (815)626-1003

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King size adjustable bed by Leggett & Platt, 2 remotes (1 wireless). As is. Smoke free home. $1800.

815-590-0383.

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

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Recliner. Excellent condition. $100 815-440-9968 White patio table w/ 4 chairs; used very little 815-9739324

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775 Black Lab/ Golden Retriever, special needs. Needs loving home.

815-520-2239 Cat Furniture, Top of the Line, 5 pieces, paid $360, asking $180. Used slightly, but great cond. Call Tom 815-677-7852 Free to good INDOOR HOME:

Neutered, declawed, orange male cat. Current on shots. Call 815499-9923.

Puppies, pic-achin part shih-tzu, Call anytime 815973-5781

PETS & PET SUPPLIES 775

TICKETS / TRAVEL 787 & EVENTS

MISCELLANEOUS 796 FOR SALE

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Sweet & lovable cats and kittens free to good homes only. Call 815-590-7625.

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.

Auto Shelter 10x20x8. New, still in box. $300 + value. Asking $200 779-200-7724

Used Toolshop 22” scroll saw & blades, $70; 17” 5 hp rear Craftsman tine tiller, $130 815-284-9959

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

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

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(2) 50lbs. each rear wheel weights for 12” rims $40 cash 815-973-4872 6.5HP Toro mower, 22”, self propelled. Elec. start, with bagger. Like new. $275. Call 815-625-1606.

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Cabela Roller Mount Transom Saver, new in box $25 815-625-0253 Disney root beer, Pepsi & Kentucky Derby collectible glasses. $35/all 3.

815-625-9490.

Driveway sealing Call Shawn VonHolten, Fritz Asphalt Service, 815-499-29408

WANT TO BUY 795 I Pay Cash 4 Gold, Silver, Coins & Antiques 24/7 815-564-9061 Want to Buy Skid Loader priced under $8,000. Also '66 or '67 Nova parts car. 563212-7699

Free Garden boxes w/out dirt, sz. of small chest, you haul 815-677-5212 King bed w/frame like new. $250.

815-718-4385.

Pair of Pallet forks. Good cond. $100. 815-4562175.

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1:24 scale, Nascar Diecast: Action, Team Caliber, Motorsports Authentics, Lionel,RCCA Elite, Numerous Drivers. Info: 815994-2101 2 Weather guard wheel well truck tool boxes $100 815-973-4872 2x2 Wood Barn Quilts, several patterns $60 815-456-2120

Vintage 8 track tapes, collection of 300. $75 815-6250253

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2 Black Angus heifers, 800 lbs.

Call 815-440-0032.

2 yr old Alpine Milk Goat, just freshened.

815-973-3078

1997 Mercury Sable, 90K mi., runs great. $1,500/obo 815-441-7235

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A Equall Opportunity Employer An l A Sterling-based Family Owned Company has multiple full time openings for the following position: DATA RESEARCHER/SKIP TRACER: To perform research and data verification in a fast paced professional atmosphere, meeting multiple deadlines and requiring multi-tasking abilities. Potential employees must have accurate keyboarding, computer navigation and Internet searching skills. Excellent communication skills are required, with extra compensation for bilingual fluency in Spanish. Skills testing will be conducted at interview.

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We offer competitive salaries, paid holidays/ vacation, Health Insurance, and 401K, please fax or e-mail resumes to:

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Black dirt for sale, 6 tons $135 delivered. Call 815-590-2181.

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2007 Saturn Ion 4dr. Sedan. 5Spd. Manual, A/C, well maintained. Great gas mi. $5,000 815-632-0780

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2001 Dodge Dakota SLT, 91,900mi.

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