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Audit of tow fund approved Board chairman: ‘They will be looking at everything’

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw News Service

OREGON – The Ogle County Sheriff’s Tow Fund is one step closer to being completely scrutinized.

The county’s Executive Committee voted Tuesday to approve hiring Sikich LLP of Naperville to conduct a forensic audit of the controversial tow fund from 2012 through the present.

The board is expected to vote on the measure at its May 20 meeting.

Board chairman Kim Gouker said the fee for the initial investigation is $7,500. If fraud is uncovered during the audit, the costs will increase.

The initial investigation will document procedures used in the tow fund since it was implemented in 2011 and identify any abuses.

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DIXON RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Retiring chief plans to ‘enjoy life’

Board chairman

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THE SHELEY TRIAL | JURY SELECTION

Two days yield four jurors Forty more to be called for questioning today

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

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Retiring Dixon Rural Fire Chief Norris Tucker (center) is presented a commemorative ax for his 30-plus years with the department. Board members (from left) Brian Mayer, Dr. Rich Collins and Chuck Plock were on hand for the occasion.

Protégé to relieve longtime firefighter of duties June 1

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

DIXON – Seconds after Dixon Rural Fire Chief Norris Tucker was given an ax that commemorated his retirement, a call came over the radio, and a handful of firefighters began to put on their gear.

The nearly 75 guests at the firehouse were told to sit tight as a department vehicle made its way out of the house to go along with an ambulance. Even before the sirens had faded into the distance, Tuesday night’s ceremonies were underway again.

Norris, who will officially retire at the end of the month,

has been fire chief for 7 years.

The crowd of fellow firefighters and residents gathered to send him off after more than 30 years as a firefighter. They they watched as current Assistant Fire Chief Sid Aurand was pinned as fire chief.

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ROCK ISLAND – Of 37 potential jurors questioned Tuesday and Monday in Rock Island County court, only four – three women and one man – have been accepted so far to serve during Nicholas Sheley’s third murder trial.

Thirty have been dismissed. Three more were asked to return today for Jeremy further considerKarlin ation.

Forty more prospective jurors will be called in for questioning today.

There must be 16 people selected – 12 as jurors and four as alternates. Prosecutors say they expect testimony to begin Monday morning.

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Jury set in Lee County Sid Aurand Will take over as chief June 1

A panel of 12 jurors and four alternates were selected Tuesday for the trial of Matthew Welling, accused of killing a 79-yearold Amboy man. More on A7.

DIXON RIVERFRONT | 5-YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The headliner? You might Lovett Four-time Grammy winner will highlight 2-day celebration

BY MATT MENCARINI mmencarini@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5529

DIXON – The band Mumford & Sons proved two summers ago that Americana and folk music can be a hit in Dixon.

This summer, another Grammy winner will take a city stage.

Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will be in Dixon in August to celebrate the 5-year anniversary of the downtown riverfront development.

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Lovett and his band will headline a 2-day music festival at Heritage Crossing Park on the riverfront, Dixon Main Street Executive Director Josh Albrecht said Tuesday in a news release.

“We are extremely excited to bring Lyle Lovett and His Large Band to downtown Dixon,” Albrecht said in the release. “He is an Americana music legend, and it will be exciting to see him bring his unique style of country and folk music to our community.”

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Lovett’s style of music – Americana and folk – is similar to that of Mumford & Sons, who played in Dixon in 2012, Albrecht said, adding that Main Street wanted someone with a welcoming sound and someone who could attract a wide audience.

“We know that it’ll play well in Dixon,” he said.

A news release from Dixon Main Street announced Tuesday that Lyle Lovett and His Large Band will help the city celebrate the fifth anniversary of the downtown riverfront development by headlining a 2-day music festival this summer.

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Firefighter Isaac Dimmig was also pinned as a captain during the ceremony. “I’m going to do whatever I want to do,� Norris said of this plans for retirement. “My wife passed away 15 months ago. She retired in June and died in January. She didn’t really get a retirement, and I said I don’t want to do that. “I want to enjoy my grandkids, like she was.

I’m just going to enjoy life.�

Aurand has been at the department for 18 years.

He knows the department and the firefighters.

He’s also helped Norris with the budget and policies, and is looking forward to the challenge of the job. “I was born and raised here,� Aurand said. “We

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Sid Aurand takes the oath before board member Chuck Plock on Tuesday evening to become the next Dixon Rural fire chief. Aurand will take over for longtime Chief Norris Tucker on June 1. have a great group of people, so it’s going to be easy to lead these guys.�

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here are plans for two statues in Dixon’s future, but the money must come first.

A statue of Ronald Regan, to be placed at Lowell Park, depicts the former president as a lifeguard in Dixon running toward the Rock River. The proposed design was unveiled at City Hall in Feburary and was estimated to cost $200,000.

After a first musical tribute concert in March, organizer John Weitzel canceled three remaining fundraising shows that had been planned.

Weitzel said Tuesday that he lost money on the first show, so the fundraisng effort will take a “one-on-

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one-type approach� with a brochure soon to be distributed and a website in the works.

Mayor Jim Burke said he hopes that website could be up this month.

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The statue would depict a seated Dixon offering candy with his left hand extended. The cost was estimated at $42,000, said Josh Albrecht, Dixon Main Street executive director, and $15,700 has been raised.

Donations can be made at the Main Street office, 115 S. Hennepin Ave., he said, and there remain seven tabletop versions of the statue to go to donors of $3,000 or more.

tial donors, Burke said, adding that a phone call would follow the mailing.

A statue of John Dixon could be placed in a proposed park at the northwest intersection of Peoria Avenue and First Street.

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Sauk Valley Media reporter Matt Mencarini will have “office hours� from 1 to 2 p.m. today at Books on First, 202 W. First St. Feel free to stop by and let him know what’s on your mind. Is there a story in Dixon you think should be reported?

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Dixon Veterans Memorial Commission chairman, said in an email. “We will have dignitaries in attendance to say a few words,� he said. “... And the Dixon National Guard Unit will present the colors.�

The Blue Star Memorial Program, which was started by National Garden Clubs Inc., honors American servicemen and women who have served, or are or will be serving in the armed forces.

The plaques are placed along roadways next to national cemeteries, parks, veterans facilities or gardens that are along the Blue Star Highway system.

Library Board nominee The appointment of retired Dixon middle school teacher Steven Hill to the Dixon Library Board will be on the City Council’s agenda Monday, Mayor Jim Burke said in an email.

According to Hill’s resume for the position, he spent 34 years as a teacher and emphasized reading skills.

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Work in progress at mobile home park Hearing Thursday Electrician will be there Friday, Monday

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ROCK FALLS – Progress is being made in addressing code violations that are putting the future of a local mobile home in jeopardy, the city’s building inspector said Tuesday.

Terry Helt, owner of Valley Properties Inc., formerly known as Easy Living Trailer Park, has been without a business license for the park since his expired May 1. He was notified by letter on that date that a new license would not be issued until a list of city and fire code violations at the park were corrected.

The most pressing issue was work that needed to be done on the park’s electrical system, said Mark Searing, city building inspector. That work has been scheduled for Friday and Monday, but could take more than 2 days to finish. “The electrician contacted me, and he will be onsite Friday morning to do electrical work,� Searing said. “This is the biggest safety issue for the city, so we’re making progress.�

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the power to individual trailers, so all of the homes on the north side of the park will be without power while the electrician is working, Searing said.

The meter bases, which are owned by electricity customers, presented safety hazards. Some were rusted out, which lets in moisture and animals. “The moisture can then get in, so they get corroded and eventually can cause a fire,� Searing said. “Animals also can get in and chew on the wires, and birds even make nests in there.�

Some of the meters also were closer to the trailers than the minimum 3 feet required by code. That also presented safety hazards for city workers. “If you have to pull the meter to replace it or cut off service, there’s not enough room to maneuver while working,� Searing said.

Residents also received the letter sent to Helt, dated May 1, that said if corrections were not made in 7 days, Helt’s license would not be renewed and Valley Properties would have to cease operations.

What’s next The Valley Properties Inc. licensing issue will be discussed at a meeting of the Rock Falls City Council’s /RDINANCE AND ,ICENSING #OMMITTEE AT P M -AY AT #ITY (ALL 7 TH 3T The agendas will be posted at www.rockfalls61071. com and at City Hall. Call 815-622-1100 for more information.

Several residents of the 22-trailer park at 1507 W. Route 30 attended the May 7 meeting of the city’s Building Code Committee, where some said the licensing letter was the first they had heard of the list of violations that the city says Helt has known about for almost 2 years.

The licensing issue will be formally addressed at the May 22 meeting of the city’s Ordinance and Licensing Committee. Searing said he will look at some of the violations on the list Friday and do a formal inspection before the meeting.

Helt said most of the violations will be corrected before the licensing meeting. “By the time they meet again, we plan to have every issue addressed except a few broken glass panes and maybe some small stuff,� Helt said. “All of the safety issues will be done, and we’re

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getting rid of a third of the sheds.�

Sheds had been built too close to the trailers, in violation of International Fire Code.

Helt believes the latest actions taken by the city have served as a wakeup call for some of the park’s residents. Some of the trailers are owned by Helt, and some by the residents. Some of the violations were of the public nuisance variety, such as trash piled up on lawns. “When I first got the list of violations, I couldn’t get any cooperation to fix things,� Helt said. “I think the tenants were scared when they got the letter saying they weren’t renewing my license.�

The residents have now banded together to help him, Helt said. “They even said they are going to get together every Sunday from now on and make sure the place gets cleaned up.�

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STERLING – A Sterling man charged in two attempted armed robberies has a preliminary hearing scheduled for Thursday in W h i teside County Jordan L. court.

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Wyatt is charged with two counts each of attempted armed robbery, each a Class 1 felony, which carries a prison term of 4 to 15 years. He also faces misdemeanor charges of unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated assault.

Police declined to say what type of weapon Wyatt used. They said they were not looking for other suspects.

According to judici. com, Wyatt’s charge of unlawful use of a weapon involves possession of a knife with intent to use unlawfully, while the aggravated assault charge involves the use of a deadly weapon, a rifle.

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OBITUARIES Michael W. Bates DIXON – Michael W. Bates, 49, of Dixon, died Monday, May 12, 2014, at his home.

He was born March 19, 1965, in Sterling, the son of Delmar W. and Norma J. (DeLap) Bates. He attended Rock Falls and Sterling schools. He served in the Army from 1983 to 1986.

Michael had worked for more than 20 years as a laborer with Union Local 727. For the past 3 years, he worked for Union Pacific Railroad.

He enjoyed riding his Harley and playing pool.

He loved his dog, Santana. Michael lived life to its fullest.

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Surviving are his son, Ryan Bates of Sterling; his daughters, Michaela and Melissa Bates, both of Dixon; his mother, Norma Bates of Sterling; his sisters, Rebecca (Michael) Henry of Harmon and Mardel (Denny) Johnson of Sterling; and special friends, Jeff Slater and Denise Ingle.

He was preceded in death by his son, Brandon in infancy; and his father, Delmar.

Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at McDonald Funeral Home & Crematory, 1002 12th Ave., Rock Falls.

Eleanor K. Oberschelp AMBOY – Eleanor K. Oberschelp, 95, of Amboy, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014, at Green Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Amboy.

Mihm-Jones Funeral Home in Amboy is handling arrangements.

LYNDON – Clarence “Jack� Clayton, 84, of Lyndon, died Monday, May 12, 2014, at his home.

Jack was born on Sept. 9, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Luther and Maggie (Ackerage) Clayton. He married Avalon Scanlan on June 15, 1952, in Rock Falls. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2000. Jack farmed in the Morrison and Mount Carroll areas for many years. He was employed by ParrishAlford Wire Mill and RB&W in Rock Falls for several years. Jack was known for his yard crafts, windmills, wishing wells, and wagons.

He loved playing Keno.

He proudly served his country in the Marine Corps.

Survivors include one son, James (Brenda

Sue) Clayton of Lyndon; seven grandchildren, Angela Jarman, Tanya (Tony) Jennings, James Clayton, Kati (Rene) Mora, Kristopher Rippy, Eddy Hamilton, and Sophia Hamilton; 11 greatgrandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild.

He also was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Clayton; one daughter, Kimberely Hamilton; and one granddaughter, Maggie Clayton-Shoptaugh.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m.

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His six great-grandchildren brought much joy to his life. Walter also is survived by two sisters, Lucille (Merle) Wolfley and Nancy Riesselman, both of Sterling.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, LeRoy, Ben, Arthur, and Paul; four sisters, Edna, Anna, Betty, and Jean; and a son-in-law, Craig Yoeckel.

The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today at New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling. Burial will be at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling.

A memorial will be established.

LONE TREE, Iowa – Michael D. Otto, 65, of Lone Tree, formerly of Sterling, died Saturday, March 15, 2014, at his home.

Cremation rites were accorded. Burial, with military honors, will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Rock Island Arsenal National Cemetery. Iowa Cremation in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, handled arrangements.

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ROCK FALLS – Walter T. Hinrichs, 82, of Rock Falls, went to be with the Lord on Sunday May 11, 2014, at Rock Falls Rehabilitation Center.

Walter was born May 24, 1931, in rural Sterling, the son of Henry F. and Alma (Heilener) Hinrichs. He served in the Army during the Korean War. Following his term in the service, Walter farmed around the Sterling-Rock Falls area. In 1996, he retired from Northwestern Steel and Wire Co. after 31 years of service. He was a member of New Life Lutheran Church in Sterling.

He married Betty Rhodes on Feb. 14, 1954, in Rock Falls. She survives him. Together, they were blessed with three children, Diane Yoeckel of Sterling, Marcia (Tom) Rucker of Rock Falls, and Gary (Cathy) Hinrichs of Prophetstown. Wal-

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HANOVER – Julie Sturtevant, 64, of Hanover, died Sunday, May 11, 2014, at Mercy Hospital in Clinton, Iowa.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Hanover is handling arrangements.

Darrell D. Daggert THOMSON – Darrell D. Daggert, 70, of Thomson, died Saturday, May 10, 2014, at his home.

Law-Jones Funeral Home in Thomson is handling arrangements.

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Lovett, a singer, songwriter and actor, has won four Grammy Awards, including Best Male Country Vocal Performance and Best Country Album. He’s on tour promoting his 2012 album, “Release Me.�

Tickets for the festival go on sale at noon on May 20 and will be available online at www.thecrystalcork.com or at The Crystal Cork, Trein’s Jewelry or the Dixon Main Street office.

Tickets will cost $55 for seats, limited to 500, and $30 for general admission.

There is a limit on the tickets Main Street will sell, so Albrecht encouraged people not to wait to make their purchase.

Lovett’s band will perform at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 4, the second day

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of the festival, which will include local bands playing throughout the festival grounds.

The festival will include a “pre-party� from 4 to 11 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, at the riverfront and

include music, food and art, according to the Main Street release.

Admission to the “preparty� is included with a ticket to the Lovett concert, but can also be purchased for $5.

The full lineup of bands, including Sauk Valley bands and a mid-level national touring band to headline the “pre-party,� hasn’t been finalized but could be in the next few weeks, Albrecht said.

Main Street also will work to bring in artists and food vendors, Albrecht said, to make the festival a “full cultural experience� and not just a concert. “We’ve always tried to do something big this time of year,� Albrecht said. “We thought it was just perfect timing with the fifth anniversary and the merger [between Main Street and the Riverfront Commission].�

Albrecht said Main Street’s goal is to do three big events, similar to the Lovett concert, each year, with the Petunia Festival included as one of the them.

ILLINOIS

Lawmakers advance college loan study plan SPRINGFIELD (AP) – State lawmakers on Tuesday advanced a plan to explore if Illinois could ease students’ college payments by using a plan similar to efforts across the country to reign in mounting student loan debt.

A Senate committee voted 9-0 to approve a plan to study a program that could allow students to receive interest-free college loans and pay them back based on their post-graduation incomes.

Similar “Pay It Forward,

Pay It Back� efforts are underway in states such as Oregon, Pennsylvania and Michigan.

State Sen. Mike Frerichs, a Champaign Democrat, is sponsoring the legislation because he says an educated workforce is critical to the state economy, but student debt is creating difficulties. “College affordability is a real issue for our state, and it’s a drag on our economy,� Frerichs said. “We have student debt in this country now exceed-

ing a trillion dollars, higher than credit card debt.

It’s clear we have to do something.�

But it’s unclear how Illinois could pay for such a program in an expectedly tight budget year. The state faces a $1.6 billion drop in revenues if legislators don’t extend an income tax hike set to roll back in 2015.

A state Board of Higher Education spokesman said universities are concerned they couldn’t afford the upfront costs of such a program.

“We definitely understand what the Legislature is doing from an affordability perspective,� agency spokesman Jonathan Lackland said. “We’re all going to have a discussion to figure out how best to do it and to not jump into a plan that, to be honest with you, has not been fully vetted across the country.�

The House approved the measure 111-0 in March. It now moves to the full Senate for consideration.

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“As I understand this, they won’t be looking at anything in particular.

They will be looking at everything,� Gouker said. “One of the things we get out of this study is a reorganization of this fund.�

Ogle County Sheriff Michael Harn came under fire in the last several months over expenditures from the tow fund, including the purchase of a new vehicle, flowers for Secretary’s Day, a tent at the county fair, and $4,000 for the department’s Facebook page to be managed.

In what seems to be a reversal of his previous stance, Gouker called for the forensic audit at last month’s board meeting.

Board member Richard Petrizzo made a motion for a forensic audit of the tow fund, as well as the sheriff’s credit card expenditures at the board’s Jan. 21 meeting.

However, Gouker said the matter could not be voted on then because it was not on the agenda.

Petrizzo’s subsequent efforts to have the matter placed on the agenda were unsuccessful.

In February, the board diminished the sheriff’s control over the tow fund by limiting how it could be spent and requiring

the approval of expenditures by the county committee that oversees the sheriff’s budget.

Harn was defeated in the March 18 primary election in his bid for the Republican Party nomination for sheriff

by Brian VanVickle, a Rochelle police officer.

At its April 15 meeting, the county board approved a resolution establishing the tow fund.

Gouker said that, although the board approved implementing administrative tow fees in 2011, the ordinance governing that did not actually establish the Tow Fund.

The new resolution mandated that tow fund deposits be limited to only administrative fees collected when a vehicle is towed, impounded, or seized during a criminal investigation.

It further requires that the tow fund will be handled by the Ogle County treasurer’s office, rather than the sheriff.

Treasurer John Coffman said the Tow Fund was turned over to his office April 15 when received a check for $51,932.07 from the sheriff’s department.

Gouker said Tuesday that the forensic audit will verify whether the amount of the check was correct.

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Twin cities plan joint military celebration Officials hope Armed Forces weekend is the first of many

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Sixty-four years ago, President Harry S. Truman combined separate celebrations to thank each military branch when he established Armed Forces Day. Sterling and Rock Falls have taken the collaboration one step further.

The inaugural Rock Falls-Sterling Joint Armed Forces Day Celebration will be in full swing at three sites this weekend.

Mayors Bill Wescott of Rock Falls and Skip Lee of Sterling have worked with several military organizations to plan and

organize the 2-day affair. “Mayor Wescott spearheaded it and brought me and representatives of various armed forces groups together,� Lee said. “We’ve been meeting since January to bring it all together.�

The celebration was initially planned for Memorial Day weekend, the Sterling mayor said. “There were conflicts with other events, so we decided that we could most effectively do something on Armed Forces weekend,� Lee said.

This year’s events will feature many Honor Flight participants. Whiteside County Board member John Espinoza,

Schedule of events Saturday, May 17 TO P M AT 3INNISsippi Park, Sinnissippi Road, Sterling Veterans Family Day Picnic (bring your own food) Firehouse of God bounce houses and fire truck rides Civil War encampment activities National Guard recruiters climbing wall a Marine veteran, is a member of the Honor Flight committee that has been instrumental in organizing events and choosing 12 veterans who will be introduced during a recognition ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday at Grandon Civic Center. “There will be two win-

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Sterling ners from each branch, and two women from Honor Flight will get special recognition,�

Espinoza said. “We feel that female vets haven’t received the recognition they deserve.�

Lee said it can be difficult finding local members of the Coast Guard,

and any help from the community would be appreciated.

Espinoza says he hopes this Armed Forces weekend is the first of many.

With more planning time, he believes organizers can make it bigger and better. “We had hoped to have a parade and traveling exhibits, but it just didn’t work out this year on such short notice,� Espinoza said.

On Saturday, events are planned from 1 to 5 p.m. at Sinnissippi Park in Sterling. Families can bring their own food for a picnic at the park. Firehouse of God will provide bounce houses for the kids and fire truck rides.

Other activities include a Civil War encampment, a climbing wall, military vehicle display, and

informational booths for veterans.

Sunday’s activities begin with a nondenominational church service at 9 a.m. at Hinders Memorial Field, 508 15th Ave., in Rock Falls.

The rain site is Immanuel Lutheran Church, 501 Eighth Ave., in Rock Falls. Retired Col. Mike Durham, a former Army chaplain at West Point, will lead the service.

Nashville, Tennessee, musician Jim Worthing will sing hymns.

Then it’s back to Sterling for the awards and recognition ceremony at Grandon. Major Michelle Williams of the Rock Island Arsenal Command will be keynote speaker.

In addition to the vets’ ceremony, local youth essay contest winners will be announced.

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Reader: ‘At least Burke took responsibility’

Genealogists plan dedication

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he other day, we ran a story that Coloma Township Supervisor Debra Burke paid a $3,200 fine assessed by the state comptroller for 4 years of late financial reports.

In doing so, she took the blame for the delays.

One reader gave her credit for doing so. “At least Burke took responsibility, including paying the fine, ... and that seems sufficient penance (at least from her),� the reader wrote in an online posting. “I’m guessing at this point we aren’t going to hear anything from the trustees who were in office during that time.�

We’ll never hear from two of the trustees who were there at the time because they died in recent years. The other

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was Bob Sondgeroth, who resigned last year and is the superintendent of the Whiteside County Regional Office of Education.

The fourth is Gene Jacoby, who has served as a trustee for more than 35 years. He has minced few words in criticizing Burke during recent meetings, though he has refused to answer our calls about the township’s troubles.

We talked with Sondgeroth about Coloma’s issues a few months ago. The reader is right, though: We won’t be hearing from half of the longtime trustees.

Sterling doctor comes to rescue When a 16-year-old boy collapsed during a basketball tournament in Chicago on May 3, an off-duty doctor and nurse rushed to his aid.

The doctor was Maurice Binns, an emergency room doctor at CGH Medical Center in Sterling. His name has appeared in the Chicago Tribune’s story about the incident.

Binns, a parent of a player in the Chicago tournament, was at the

concession area when the boy collapsed. Notified, he ran into the gym. The assistance of Binns and the nurse were the reason the boy, Jermaine Cullen, is “alive today,� an official told the Tribune.

Binns went along in the ambulance and waited in the hospital until the parents arrived. “They were very appreciative that we were there, but most importantly, they were just completely shocked, as you can imagine,� Binns told the Tribune. “They did not expect anything like this to happen, because he’s a healthy, very vigorous boy.�

Unfortunately, Cullum lost all brain activity, so his mother decided to take her son off of life support last week, according

to Chicago’s ABC affiliate.

A director with local connections Scott Bishop, a 1994 graduate of Newman Central Catholic High School, is directing the play, “Principal Principle,� which is showing until May Sunday at Theater Wit in Chicago.

Bishop, who grew up in Dixon, is a member of Stage Left Theatre Ensemble in Chicago. He has directed “Here Where It’s Safe,� “Open Book,� “Witches Vanish,� among other productions.

Bishop, who has a master of arts from Northwestern University, is married and has two kids.

Call (773) 975-8150 for more information on “Principal Principle.�

DIXON – Lee County Genealogy Society members will mark two events with an open house from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at their renamed library.

The former Family Tree Center Library, 3 (ENNEPIN !VE

will be renamed the Rita Welsh Memorial Library at a ribboncutting ceremony AT NOON ! SOCIETY member, Welsh died May 6.

The public can attend, and refreshments will be provided.

Friday will mark the 20th anniversary of the society’s first meeting. – SVM staff report

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Funding plan not necessarily a slam dunk School formula change a mixed bag downstate

Dave Granlund, GateHouse News Service

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win sisters usually have much in common and do a lot to help each other during their lifetimes.

That kind of friendship is heartwarming to behold.

Such a relationship was on full display Saturday during the state junior high school track meet in Carterville, not far from Carbondale.

Claire and Chloe Gruenke are eighth-grade twins who attend Wesclin Junior High School in Trenton. Running in an 800-meter race, they had gotten more than halfway through when trouble struck.

Chloe suffered a painful muscle strain and tumbled to the ground.

Claire, her sister, could have kept running.

Instead, she stopped, helped Chloe up, and carried her piggyback for the remaining 350 meters. At the finish line, Claire lowered Chloe to the ground, and they crossed the line together.

Although they fin-

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Fans at the state junior high school track meet were treated to a remarkable sight: a girl carrying her injured twin sister to the finish line. We salute the Gruenke twins for their sportsmanship.

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LEFT: Claire Gruenke, an eighth-grade student at Wesclin Junior High School in Trenton, carries her twin sister, Chloe, to the finish line in the 800-meter run at the state junior high school track meet Saturday in Carterville. During the race, Chloe fell to the ground with a muscle strain, so Claire carried her the rest of the way. RIGHT: Chloe and Claire pose. ished last, they certainly were first in the hearts of stunned track fans who stood and loudly applauded the girls.

Their coach, Ted Crail, was similarly moved.

“This was the first time I ever had tears in my eyes at one of the meets,� he said.

Upon reading the Associated Press story about the piggyback finish, we

brushed back a tear, too.

We salute Claire for being such a great sister to Chloe. We hope their example of sportsmanship is an inspiration to others.

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Be proud that expert doctor practices here WOLF H. KOCH Sterling

I do agree with Dr. Toth’s assessment of ProPublica’s “smear campaign� and would extend that notion to your paper’s coverage of the subject matter in the Saturday, May 10, SV Weekend [“Local doctor is in ... the money; Drug companies pay big bucks for cholesterol expert’s speeches�].

We all should be proud to have someone of Dr. Toth’s stature practicing medicine in our out-ofthe-way community.

He is one of the medical professionals who has gone far beyond the usual medical education and also obtained

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advanced research degrees from one of the top universities in the country, something that has enabled him to bring a different perspective to the practice of medicine and to pursue a dual career of physician and acclaimed researcher.

We certainly should not begrudge someone’s financial rewards that are the result of extraordinary effort.

As an engineer/scientist who worked in medical research many years ago, I learned the added value of such experience; it was the reason my family picked Dr. Toth as our physician.

In contrast to financial contributions made to our politicians without quid pro quo checks and balances, today’s medical professionals seldom have the privilege

What do you think?

Do you agree with these letters?

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Let us know. Write your own letter to the editor and send it to: letters@saukvalley. com of deciding a patient’s medications; my experience has been that the insurance industry and Medicare provide those checks and balances.

While my family has non-generic drugs available, if we so choose, such availability is only at great additional personal expense. I am certainly glad to have Dr. Toth in our community providing great medical services to our family.

I also would request that you refrain from

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what I consider to be “yellow journalism� and provide balanced coverage of local newsworthy stories rather than sensationalism.

Lucky to have talented doctor in this area RICHARD and BEV LUDLOW Rock Falls

We would like to congratulate Dr. Toth on his endeavors and earnings.

We think it is just rewards for all of the studying and all of the degrees that he has earned.

We noticed that wasn’t mentioned in the article, just the money he earned. We feel that we are very lucky to have him pick this area to live.

We hope he stays here for many more years.

The State Board of Education crunched the numbers on the new education funding formula pushed by state Sen. Andy Manar, D-Bunker Hill, and found it did pretty much what it was intended to do.

It shifted a substantial amount of state education dollars away from school districts in northeastern Illinois and into downstate districts. Manar has argued that over the years, downstate districts have been shortchanged by a funding formula that hasn’t changed in two decades.

The figures are pretty overwhelming. Among downstate districts, 410 would see an increase in state funds under the new formula, and 165 would lose money.

By contrast, among State Sen. districts in Andy Manar northern D-Bunker Hill Cook CounManar ty outside proposed a the city of new education Chicago, funding 3 9 w o u l d formula that lose money may put some downstate u n d e r t h e lawmakers in new formua pickle. la, while not a single one would gain.

In the counties that surround Cook, the board found that 122 would lose money, while 21 would gain.

That should make it a slam dunk that downstate lawmakers would jump on board the new funding plan, right? Not necessarily. Remember, some downstate districts lose money under the deal as well. Those districts are scattered around the state.

So, what is a downstate lawmaker supposed to do when some of his school districts get more money under the plan and others lose? Like one Senate district where one school district would see a 23 percent gain in state funds and another would see an 84 percent drop. Not such an easy vote, is it?

Some have argued that the problem could partially be solved if the state put more money into education so there would be more to spread around.

But with the fate of the income tax extension still undecided, that might be just a pipe dream.

7EIGHING IN ON PENSION REFORM This week could prove fairly interesting in the ongoing pension reform debate.

A Sangamon County judge set this week as the deadline for the state to respond in court to the various lawsuits that have

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been filed to try to overturn last year’s pension reforms. We’ll finally get a glimpse at how the state intends to argue that the pension reforms are constitutional and don’t run afoul of the Illinois Constitution’s language that pension benefits cannot be diminished or impaired.

Obviously, even then a resolution to the legal challenge is a long way away. But at least the filing should give fodder for people to argue among themselves about whether the state is raising a strong case in defense of the pension reforms or not. So far, we’ve heard only the arguments raised by the opponents that the state Constitution provides an absolute barrier to changing benefits.

2ETIREE HEALTH CASE AWAITS As long as we’re discussing retiree legal issues, the state Supreme Court still hasn’t issued a decision on the retiree health insurance case.

Remember, the state started charging retirees premiums for their state-subsidized health insurance, which hit the people who retired with 20 or more years of service because they got the insurance premium-free.

Naturally, a lawsuit was filed, and a Sangamon County judge said retiree health insurance was not a pension benefit that is protected by the state Constitution. The decision was appealed to the state Supreme Court.

The case was argued before the court in September. Since then, nothing. An attorney said that all of the other cases that were argued before the court last September have been decided. The insurance case has not.

The court works at its own speed. When opinions are coming, it will issue a notice a few days in advance.

As of Friday, there still wasn’t a notice about the health insurance case.

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Tight budgets key in Blackhawk Center pact Park district official: Consider transferring ownership to schools

BY VINDE WELLS vwells@shawmedia.com Shaw News Service

OREGON – The BHC, which was completed in 1997, is owned by the park district and was built to meet the school district’s needs. It’s attached to Oregon High School by a corridor.

Under a 3-year intergovernmental agency agreement, which will expire Aug. 31, the park district manages and staffs the Blackhawk Center, and the school district pays rent as the primary user.

High school physical education classes and athletic practices and events, including tournaments, are held at the BHC. Some park district events also are held there.

Both school Superintendent Tom Mahoney and park dis-

trict Executive Director Erin Folk said Tuesday that negotiations are in the very early stages and probably won’t be finalized until August. “It may change; it may not,�

Folk said of the contract.

Shrinking revenue is an issue facing both districts.

The $168,000 the school district pays each year in rent covers only 70 percent of the $235,000 operating expenses.

At a committee meeting in late March, park district board members discussed their concern that revenues would decrease if the assessed value of Exelon’s Byron Generating Station was reduced.

The power plant’s officials have filed appeals of the 2012 and 2013 assessments with the Illinois Property Tax Appeal Board.

According to the committee meeting minutes, Folk said the park district needs to find ways to reduce costs at the BHC and might want to turn over ownership to the school district, because 90 percent of the facility’s use is for school functions.

Mahoney said he is sympathetic to the park district’s financial concerns, because the school district has its own problems with dwindling state aid and other state education funding. “From my perspective, we need to look at all the options available to us. What is the challenge for us now is finances with what’s going on with the state,� Mahoney said. “I entirely understand their [the park district’s] position. We’re all in the same boat, though.�

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The Blackhawk Center, which was completed in 1997, is owned by the park district and was built to meet the school district’s needs. It’s attached to Oregon High School by a corridor. Under a 3-year intergovernmental agency agreement, which will expire Aug. 31, the park district manages and staffs the Blackhawk Center, and the school district pays rent as the primary user. entered into a 10-year intergovernmental agreement in September 1995. Over the years, that deal has been renewed

After trial, Sheley heads to Missouri SHELEY

Testimony in Welling trial begins today

CONTINUED FROM A1

On Tuesday, Sheley’s attorney, Jeremy Karlin of Galesburg, used all but two of his seven peremptory challenges to dismiss potential jurors without cause.

The state has used only one.

Judge Jeffrey O’Connor can approve an unlimited number of dismissals for cause.

Sheley, 34, is charged with 15 counts of firstdegree murder in the brutal Rock Falls deaths of Brock Branson, 29; his fiancĂŠe, Kilynna Blake, 20; her 2-year-old son, Dayan; and Kenneth Ulve, 25, on June 28, 2008.

Though a murder weapon has never been recovered, autopsy results have indicated

DIXON – Testimony will begin today in the Lee County trial of a man accused of killing a YEAR OLD !MBOY MAN IN 2012. ! PANEL OF JURORS AND four alternates were selected Tuesday to serve in the trial of Matthew W. Welling. He is charged with five counts of FIRST DEGREE MURDER AND TWO that the four were beaten repeatedly with a hammer.

O’Connor granted Karlin’s request to move the trial outside of Whiteside County because of the extensive media coverage of the case.

Even with the move, most propective jurors questioned have said they have extensive knowledge of the killings. Of those, a majority have decided they would

counts of home invasion in connection with the death of Delmar “Leroy� Daniels, killed July 18, 2012. Daniels was stabbed in his home with a PAIR OF SCISSORS THEN BEATEN to death.

The trial, in Judge Ron Jacobson’s courtroom, is EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED next week.

be unable to remain impartial, based on preconceived notions of Sheley’s guilt.

Sheley, of Sterling, is serving two life sentences for the murders of Ronald Randall, 65, of Galesburg, and Russell Reed, 93, of Sterling; and is charged in the deaths of Arkansas couple Jill and Tom Estes, both 54, who were killed in a hotel parking lot in Festus, Missouri.

Matthew W. Welling

Prosecutors say Sheley went on a weeklong, drug- and alcohol-fueled killing spree during the summer of 2008.

After this trial is completed, Sheley will head to court in Missouri, where he could be facing the death penalty.

Follow Sauk Valley Media reporter Christi Warren on Twitter for live updates from the courtroom: @SeaWarren.

and altered. It gives the school district priority use of the BHC, and the two districts work out annual schedules.

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McQuone, whose mother died from breast cancer IN PAID THE REGISTRA tion fee and got her race 4 SHIRT IN THE MAIL “I usually run Race for the Cure when I’m state side,� she said. “But since I’m stuck here for a good COUPLE OF MONTHS ) THOUGHT I’d still run anyway and sign UP FOR SOME OF THE 2ACE FOR the Cures back home in the states, and that includes 3PRINGFIELD ) DO WANT TO TRY AND HELP SAVE A FEW OTHER MOTHERS MAYBE SPARE A FEW other daughters [from] that.�

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Dinner party blends good food and fun Dear Abby: I love cooking for my wife and friends. There are few things I find more pleasing in than to put out a nice spread of food and watch people enjoy. I’m always on the lookout for more cookbooks, and you hold the key to my next big party.

I was reading through your archives and have seen many people asking about your cookbooklets.

I’d love to get them. Can you print the ordering information again, so I can be sure I’m sending the right amount to the right place? Thanks!

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Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Dixon Riverfront Plaza, between Galena and Peoria avenues, 815-284-3306.

Storytime, 10:30-11 a.m., Sterling Public Library, 815-625-1370.

Lunch and Learn Program, 10:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815732-3252.

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, 815622-9230.

Potluck lunch, 11:30 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

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

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

Duplicate bridge, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815288-9236.

Movie, “Saving Mr. Banks,�

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

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

Pinochle, 1 p.m., Lee County

Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Chicken wings or strips dinner, 5-7 p.m., American Legion Post 12, 1120 W. First St., Dixon, 815-284-2003.

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

Thought For The Day: It’s not what you put on the table, but who you put in the chairs that makes a successful dinner party.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS Wednesday, May 14 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 Ave., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

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

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

May birthday party, 10 a.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave. Rochelle, 815-5625050.

Dance Like a Chicken Day, 11 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

Lifescape lunch, 11:30 a.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 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, 815622-9230.

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

Fashion show, noon, Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

Sewing after lunch, noon, Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-589-3925.

Fellowship dinner, noon, Ashton Methodist Church, 906 Richardson Ave.

Bingo with the Beukemas, 12:15 p.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth St., Fulton, 815-5893925.

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

Book Club, 12:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Bingo and bridge, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815622-9230.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion Hall, 712 Fourth Ave. Wii Bowling, 1 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Second Wind Entertainers, 1:30 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Community cards, 2 p.m., The Meadows of Franklin Grove, 510 N. State St., Franklin Grove, 815456-3000.

Kings Kids Club, 6 p.m., Liberty Baptist Church, 2002 Ninth Ave., Rock Falls, 815-579-1209 or 815-625-4101.

Junior Senior High School Band and Choir concert, 6:30 p.m., Paw Paw High School gym, 511 Chapman St., Paw Paw. Sauk Valley Chess Club, 7-9 p.m., Northland Mall, 2900 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8838.

Thursday, May 15 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, 815-5625050.

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

Wii Bowling and cards, 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. “Older American� party, 10:30-11:30 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

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, 815622-9230.

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

Hand and Foot cards, 12:15 p.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252. “Hand and Foot� card game, 12:30 p.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W. Ninth St., Sterling, 815-622-9230.

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

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

Bingo, 1 p.m. Sterling Women

of the Moose, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling.

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

Euchre, 1 p.m., Sterling Moose Club, 2601 E. Lincolnway, Sterling, 815-622-8220.

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.

Spring music program by third-grade students, 6:30 p.m., Merrill Elementary School, 600 Fourth Ave., Rock Falls.

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

Friday, May 16 Morrison Hospital Auxiliary Jewelry Is Fun Show, 7 a.m.-4 p.m., hospital lobby, 303 N. Jackson St. 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.

Line dancing, 10 a.m., Whiteside County Senior Center, 1207 W.

Saturday, May 17 Farmers Market, 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Dixon Riverfront Plaza, between Galena and Peoria avenues, 815-284-3306.

Farmers Market, 8 a.m.-noon, Twin City Market, indoors, 106 Avenue A, Sterling, 815-626-8610.

Spring Mud Fest Motocross and Mud Bogs, motocross practice 8 a.m., race 9 a.m.; mud bogs 11 a.m.; 600 and 700 classes 1 p.m., drag races 1 p.m., and 500 class drag races 3 and 5 p.m., The Bike Barn, 13524 Black Road, Morrison, 815-7778-3641.

Lee County Historical Society cookout, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Dixon Food Center, 500 Chicago Ave. Cookout, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5418, 217 First Ave. Carryouts, 815-626-3513.

Mexican food, 5-8 p.m., Rock Falls Veterans of Foreign Wars, 217 First Ave. Sunday, May 18 Euchre tournament, 12:30 p.m., Lee County Council on Aging, 100 W. Second St., Dixon, 815-288-9236.

Bingo, 1 p.m., Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 540, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Allen Edwards fundraiser concert for Whiteside County Senior Center, 2 p.m. Centennial Auditorium, 1608 Fourth Ave., Sterling. Tickets: 888-622-9230 or 815-622-9230.

SUPPORT GROUPS, CLUBS, AND SERVICES Thursday, May 15 Childhood immunization clinic; women, infants and children clinic; and family planning services, all by appointment only, Lee County Health Department, 309 S. Galena Ave., Suite 100, Dixon, 815-284-3371.

Abuse Changing team, 815625-0338.

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

Free blood sugar screenings, 8-9 a.m., Community Health Services Department, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota. 815-539-7461, ext.

3291, weekdays. Tests can be fasting or 2 hours after eating.

North Central Illinois Logistics Council, 8-9:30 a.m., llinois Valley Community College Room C316, 815 N. Orlando Smith Ave., Oglesby, 815-220-3425.

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

Foot doctor, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Hub City Senior Center, 401 Cherry Ave. Rochelle. Appointments: 815-562-5050.

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

Free blood pressure checks, 10-11:30 a.m., Oregon Healthcare Center, 811 S. 10th St. Prairie State Legal representative, 10 a.m., Rock River Center, 810 S. 10th St., Oregon, 815-732-3252.

Whiteside County Senior Cen-

ter outreach caseworker, 10-11 a.m., Robert Fulton Community Center and Transit Facility, 912 Fourth Ave., Fulton, 815-6229230. ’49’ers, 11:30 a.m., Maxson Restaurant and Riverboat, 1469 state Route 2 North, Oregon.

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

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

Parish Nurse Networking meeting, noon, CGH Professional Building, 15 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-625-0400, ext. 5425.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

Healthy Lifestyles Club, 1, 7 p.m., ground-floor conference room, Mendota Community Hospital, 1401 E. 12th St., Mendota, 815-539-7461, ext. 5319.

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

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

Helping Understand Grief for

Survivors (HUGS), 5:30-6:30 p.m., Serenity Hospice & Home, 1658 S. state Route 2, Oregon.

Call 815-732-2499 by noon Thursday. If no one calls, the meeting will be canceled.

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

Fibromyalgia Support Group, 6 p.m., Suite 215, Positive Changes Acupuncture, 609 W. Third St., Sterling, 815-499-5425.

Breast Cancer Networking Group, 6-7 p.m., Home of Hope Cancer Wellness Centers, 1637 Plock Road, Dixon, 815-2884673.

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

Lee County Democratic Central Committee, 6:30 p.m., Long Branch Saloon, 55 S. East Ave., Amboy.

River Cities Quilters Guild, 7 p.m., Fulton Presbyterian Church, 311 N. Ninth St., 815-499-5618.

Dixon Veterans of Foreign Wars, 7 p.m., VFW Post, 1560 Franklin Grove Road, Dixon.

Dixon Area Garden Club, 7 p.m., Plum Creek Garden, 626 Palmyra Road, Dixon.

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

Marine Corps League, 7 p.m., Rock Falls American Legion, 712 Fourth Ave, 815-625-9058.

Sauk Valley Landlord Association meeting, 7 p.m., Coventry Living Center, 612 W. St. Mary’s Road, Sterling.

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

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

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

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

Rock River Valley Barbershop Chorus practice, 7:30 p.m., Rock Falls Community Building, 603 W. 10th St., 815-284-7569.

Sterling Rock River Masonic Lodge 612, 7:30 p.m., 113½ W. Third St., Sterling.

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

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

Appointment: 815-284-9555.

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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.

National Association of Health Underwriters Continued Education Class, 9 a.m., 6 E. 23rd, Sterling, 800-798-1771.

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

Reality Check Narcotics Anonymous, noon, 6 p.m., First Christian Church, 506 Fifth Ave., Rock Falls, 779-245-8214. Downstairs, west door.

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

Sauk Valley Alcoholics Anonymous Group, noon, closed, It’s Your Meeting; 8 p.m., open, grapevine, 1503 First Ave., Rock Falls, back door.

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.

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

Mercy Nursing free blood pressure clinic, noon-1:30 p.m., County Market, 1380 N. Galena Ave., Dixon.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., open; Al-Anon, 7 p.m., Immanuel Lutheran Church, state Route 52 N., Amboy.

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

Alcoholics Anonymous, 7 p.m., closed; Rochelle Hospital, 900 N. Second St. 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.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division St., state Route 26, Polo.

Alcoholics Anonymous District 73 meeting, 8 p.m., St. Mark Lutheran Church, 201 N. Division Ave., Polo.

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Food Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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A different type of craft Artisan movement catches up to cheese

BY MELISSA MCCART MCT News Service

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heese is going the way of the craft beer movement: People are learning how to make it in small batches while taking advantage of local ingredients and characteristics of the land. As with regional brews, demand for regionally made cheese is on the rise.

Matt Hettlinger can attest to this. He is a cheesemaker, working for the past 2 years at The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, about 40 miles west of Philadelphia. On a table dressed in burlap, several cheeses on plates accompany caramelized red onions, candied nuts and glasses filled with Pennsylvania beers.

The chef-turned-cheesemaker talks with his wife, Yvonne, and visitors as they sample cheeses made on the lower level of this converted barn, where three stone caves have been outfitted as aging rooms. In the tasting area, giant windows look out on a stunning backdrop of rolling hills, stone farmhouses and wide-mouthed barns.

Cows, goats and sheep graze in the distance.

Adjacent to the space is a windowed, white-tiled milking room. Twice a day, animals are herded inside to a lowered platform surrounded by topof-the-line equipment from Holland.

The Farm at Doe Run isn’t just any farm. It’s the 700-acre estate bought in 2008 by Richard Hayne, founder and CEO of Urban Outfitters.

Hettlinger and Samuel Kennedy are the guys he has hired to put his brand of Pennsylvania cheeses on the map.

Hayne grew up in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh. After attending Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, he opened his first Urban Outfitters on the University of Pennsylvania campus in 1970 and went on to create the company that now includes wholesale business with 1,400 department stores, 230 Urban Outfitter locations, 187 Anthropologie stores and 90 Free People shops. As the company continues to grow, he has directed his attention to other things, including the farm.

Although cheese has shaped foodways around the world for

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ABOVE: Cheesemakers Sam Kennedy (left) and Matt Hettlinger stand among the cheese in one of the storage areas at The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville, Pennsylvania.

LEFT: Dragonfly is a white-rind cheese produced at The Farm at Doe Run. At a cheese society conference in July in Sacramento, California, judges will determine the best American cheeses from more than 1,700 submissions.

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centuries, Americans didn’t really develop a taste for homemade varieties until the 1990s.

From 1994 to 2003, cheesemaking grew by 75 percent, led by artisans in Wisconsin, New England and California. Farmstead cheese, which uses milk only from animals on site, in particular is on the rise.

In Pennsylvania, the cheese renaissance is more recent, with many cheesemakers learning their craft over the past couple of years. “Artisan cheeses in Pennsylvania are exploding,� says Tom Palachak, manager of the Penn State Creamery at the Penn State College of Agricultural Science.

He says the state is rapidly catching up with New York and Wisconsin in artisan cheese production. Cheddar, Gouda, colby, Monterey Jack and havarti are the most popular cheeses made

in Pennsylvania. Local cheesemakers add flavors and spices to make them distinct from more common cheeses.

According to the American Cheese Society, 63 percent of artisan cheesemakers use cow’s milk and 56 percent use goat’s milk. A smaller portion, 17 percent, use sheep’s milk and 20 percent report making cheeses with mixed milks.

Raw milk cheese is also becoming popular. It requires a license and

inspection protocols before it can be sold, and any cheeses made from unpasteurized milk must be cured for a period of 60 days at a temperature not less than 35 degrees.

To stir demand and gain credibility beyond state borders, cheesemakers compete in American Cheese Society competitions and for Good Food Awards, given annually by a collaboration of food producers, farmers, food journalists and independent grocers.

Hettlinger, 33, and Kennedy, 29, wear chef coats, navy baseball caps and wading boots. The hybrid uniform shows their experience in restaurant kitchens and their current profession, which requires great vigilance in handling ingredients.

Hettlinger and his wife live on the farm, while Kennedy and his spouse, Stacey Gentile, live nearby. All of them work on the estate.

Cheese making requires round-the-clock attention. Whether it’s checking on pH levels, tending to just-born animals or inspecting cheeses as they age, there are many demands, particularly as the operations expand.

Kennedy was hired in January and brings to the table previous cheesemaking experience and a food science background. Since he started, The Farm at Doe Run has introduced several new cheeses that they’re hoping will win awards in the coming months.

Hettlinger and Kennedy fit the profile of many new cheesemakers. They’re farmers or restaurant folks getting into cheese because of its growing popularity and potential profit. Their cheeses retail between $18 and $27 a pound.

The process Out in the field, kid goats born weeks ago get their legs as they stray from their mothers to play and graze. What cows eat is of particular importance as spring grasses, rye and clover imparts flavor to the milk.

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Paul Valery, a French poet, essayist and philosopher who died in 1945, said, “Every thought is an exception to the general rule that people don’t think.”

Perhaps the primary reason that bridge has remained so popular is that there always seem to be exceptions to the “rules” of the game.

When taking a finesse you wish to repeat, often you lead the lowest card that can hold the trick if the finesse is winning. Then you can immediately repeat it. But that is not always the case. In this deal, South is in four spades. West leads a low diamond. East takes the trick with his 10 and returns a low diamond.

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South might have immediately overcalled four spades, but wondered about a slam. West made a negative double, promising four hearts. East’s double was for

takeout; it was a tad aggressive, but the singleton spade improved his hand’s value.

South must hold his losers to one in each side suit.

Since West has a club honor, this requires taking two club finesses and leading toward the heart king. So, declarer seems to need three dummy entries, but he has only two: the spade jack and ace.

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On a typical day, Hettlinger and Kennedy start work at 7:30 a.m. An employee pumps milk from 35 cows, 75 goats and 50 sheep. Then they “pool� the milk, or heat it to a specific temperature.

A starter is added that converts lactose to lactic acid, which equalizes the milk’s pH. Then rennet is added. These enzymes produced in a cow, goat or sheep’s stomach react with the milk to form curds. Fine curds produce firm, tight cheeses, while large ones produce soft cheeses. After the milk sets for 45 minutes, makers cut and drain the whey.

Finally, the curds are piled on top of each other, cut and pressed, then piled again in an effort to get rid of REMAINING WHEY 3OME cheeses require reheating, which results in malleable strings that can be molded.

Curds are then salted in a brine. During this process, the cheesemakers must check and flip rounds often. After brining, the cheeses go to one of three caves to age.

6ISITORS TO THE CAVES must tuck their hair in a hat and wear bags around shoes to prevent contamination from microbes not already growing in the caves.

A stray bacteria left unchecked can infect and ruin cheese.

The first cave, which smells bright and grassy, is for mild cheeses that sat in brine 48 to 72 hours. The rows upon rows of cheese wheels will sit on pine boards for 6 months to 2 years.

In the second room, visitors are met with the smell of mold, wet stone and the faint funk of Gouda-style cheeses.

These are occasionally washed with a vinegar solution to prevent rogue microbes from contaminating the product.

The third cave is the funkiest and most humid. A pungent aroma from washed and bloomy rinds blankets the air. Here, fewer rounds sit on wire shelves for a week to 2 months. They’re the most sensitive cheeses of the three rooms.

In addition to adhering to safety precautions and sanitary practices, there are two rules for making cheese, rules that apply

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ABOVE: The Farm at Doe Run in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, produces many varieties of cheese.

LEFT: Cheesemakers Sam Kennedy (left) and Matt Hettlinger make cheese at The Farm at Doe Run.

to any artisan food production. “One, you have to pay attention,� says Hettlinger, pointing to a dry corner of the cave, an indication that conditions aren’t quite right. “And two, you have to adjust accordingly.�

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Once you take a bite of food, you have begun the oral phase of digestion. This is really the only phase over which you have control. Food needs to be chewed thoroughly into small pieces at this point, so it is easier to swallow and does not pose a choking problem.

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Chewing your food more slowly can also help you to avoid swallowing larger amounts of air that can lead to burping.

The gastric phase of digestion begins when the chewed food reaches your stomach, where acids and digestive enzymes are mixed with the food particles to prepare them for moving to your small intestine. It’s much easier for your body to absorb and use all of the nutrients in your food if it is broken down into small particles before reaching your stomach.

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POLO – Farmer Brian Duncan found out the hard way about a fastmoving virus that attacks pigs.

Duncan, who raises hogs northwest of Polo, estimates he lost 1,000 to 1,200 baby pigs in March after they contracted porcine epidemic diarrhea virus. “We went about a month without weaning any little pigs,� he said. “Usually we wean about 300 a week.�

While any hog can catch PEDV, it’s especially deadly for very young piglets. “It kills all of them

under 14 days old,�

Duncan said. “It’s a very aggressive virus. Once it hits, it moves very quickly.�

Older pigs fare better against the virus. “When it hits anything over 14 days old, it’s more like a mild flu,�

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The sows on the farm also contracted the virus.

They were “off feed� for a couple of days, Duncan said, and then returned to normal.

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ent on the farm, but the sows have enough immunity now to protect the pigs.�

He is, however, taking extra precautions to keep PEDV at bay. “We do a lot of cleaning anyway, but now we’re doing extra steam-cleaning and disinfecting,� he said.

Across the county, Kim Huntley, Chana, who finishes 27,000 hogs a year

for market, is also taking precautions against PEDV. His hogs have not contracted the virus and are past the age when it’s the most dangerous. “I don’t have baby pigs. They come in here at 50 pounds,� Huntley said. “They aren’t as susceptible. They can get it, but they don’t die from it.�

Still, Huntley is being careful. Clothes and boots are removed before leaving either of the two sites where he raises pigs. “Our clothes and boots are site-specific,� he said. “They don’t go from one place to the other.

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PEDV is a coronavirus that infects the cells that line the small intestine of a pig, causing severe diarrhea and dehydration. The virus usually kills young piglets within 5 days of their contracting it.

PEDV was first discovered in Europe, but soon traveled to Asian countries.

It was discovered in the U.S. in the spring of 2013 and in Canada this year.

Duncan said he has not determined how it got to his operation.

The virus is not a danger to humans. It is not passed from pigs to humans or other animals. And the meat of

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Duncan said.

In fact, the only effect is likely a hike in pork prices.

Duncan said the recent episode reminded him of a similar virus that affected hogs when he was a youngster. “It’s similar to TGE [transmissible gastroenteritis]. They’re both coronaviruses. Our pigs got TGE when I was a kid,� he said. “But this is like TGE on steroids.�

No vaccines are currently available to combat PEDV, he said, although animal pharmaceutical companies are working on developing one. “Most vaccines don’t work very well on viruses,� Duncan said.

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ABOVE: Dixon’s Kirsten DeArvil controls the ball and prepares to pass it downfield during the Duchesses’ win over Sterling earlier this season. DeArvil was the Duchesses’ primary weapon on offense a year ago, but has moved to the sweeper position this season.

BELOW: With DeArvil on offense, Katie Provo (3) and freshman Lauren Chacon have become a potent duo on offense.

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STERLING – The Golden Warriors softball team is a step closer to clinching a share of its fifth straight Northern Illinois Big 12 West title, after cruising to a 10-0 victory over the Ottawa Pirates (12-9, 4-5 NIB-12) on Tuesday.

Sterling (18-7, 8-1) batted against odds in the first inning to amass six hits and push four runs across the plate. After two straight outs, the 3 through 8 hitters had six straight base hits that led to the four runs.

Five of the six hits came with two strikes.

“Just when we’re almost ready to finish out the inning,” Ottawa coach Jeff Davis said, “and all of a sudden, they get one run. Then they get another one across the plate, and another, and it just turned out to be a pretty frustrating inning.”

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Small numbers and a heavy reliance on underclassmen generally isn’t a recipe for success in any sport.

For the Dixon girls soccer team, however, it has worked out just fine. Actually, it’s worked out great.

With a record of 15-4, the Duchesses have already set a school record for wins in a season. Their previous high-water mark was a 14-7 campaign back in 2010.

Dixon will look to keep its season going in the Class 2A Geneseo Regional. It is seeded third, and will take on No. 2 seed United Township on Tuesday.

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Chacon has a school-record 32 goals, and possesses the skills necessary to be a topflight forward.

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BASEBALL | ROCK FALLS 4, OREGON 2

Charity offered, accepted Rockets, Hawks play giveaway in BNC West tilt

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ROCK FALLS – The Rock Falls Rockets were in a bit of a giving mood Tuesday afternoon, handing the Oregon Hawks a pair of fourth-inning runs.

But the Hawks returned the favor in the sixth, as the Rockets plated the go-ahead run and an insurance run on a two-out throwing error in a 4-2 Big Northern West victory at home.

“We took advantage of a couple of their mistakes in the fourth inning,” Oregon coach Adam Albrecht said, “but they put the pressure on us in the sixth, and we gave them a couple of runs back.”

Rock Falls (14-9, 6-5) put pressure on the Oregon defense all game long, but it wasn’t until the sixth inning that the Rockets finally benefitted from it.

With the score tied 2-2, Quinton Matznick led off with a walk. Trace Hippen followed with a

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Star of the game: Austin Donoho, RF, 3-for-4, 2 2Bs, 2 runs, RBI; starting pitcher, 3 IP, 0 R, 3 H, 3 SO Key performers: Cayden Erickson, RF, win in relief, 4 IP, 2 R, 1 ER, 2 H, 7 SO, 1 BB, 2 HBP; Mason Smith, Oregon, 1-for-3, run, SB Up next: Rock Falls at Oregon, 4:30 p.m. today bunt between the pitcher’s mound and the firstbase line, and beat it out when the first baseman couldn’t get back to the bag in time for the throw.

Reid Akerman laid down another bunt, but Matznick was thrown out at third. Austin Donoho rolled a grounder to short, but beat out the Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com relay to avoid the double play, putting runners Rock Falls’ Logan Pillars charges a ground ball to third off the on the corners with two outs. bat of Oregon’s Sawyer Reynolds during Tuesday’s game. The CHARITY CONTINUED ON B3 Rockets won the BNC West game 4-2.

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Antonor Winston, the father of the Seminoles quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Jameis Winston, told USA Today the school can do more for his kid because he’s “supposed to have somebody around him 24/7.�

Oh, so now it’s the school’s job to raise the kid because the family did a lousy job of it?

That’s the way it sounds to me.

Jameis Winston was cited for shoplifting after walking out of a Tallahassee, Fla., supermarket without paying for $32 worth of crab legs. He was suspended from the baseball team until he completed 20 hours of community service, which turned out to be janitorial work.

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Not that there isn’t a Not supposed to be lot of saving to do. In by himself because he acts like an entitled jerk? July 2012, police were Where do kids gets such called to a Burger King after an employee comideas, Mr. Winston?

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The most serious charge against Winston came when a woman accused him of sexual assault. Tallahassee police sat on the case for 9 months, then the state’s attorney investigated for a month before clowning his way through a news conference announcing that no charges would be filed against the future Heisman winner of the future national champions.

Winston was involved, or at least around, some bad behavior before the Heisman. He had a history before the crab legs, and it wasn’t a history that spoke well of his family.

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GREEN BAY, Wis. – Five years ago, Demetri Goodson went coast-tocoast and sent Gonzaga to the Sweet 16 with a running bank shot.

He was mauled by teammates. The opposing coach was irate at officials.

Goodson was on top of the basketball world. A March Madness hero.

Then, on Saturday, the Green Bay Packers called.

Age: Athletic career: 0LAYED BASKETBALL FOR YEARS AT 'ONZAGA YEARS OF FOOTBALL AT "AYLOR Draft: 3ELECTED BY PACKERS IN TH ROUND TH OVERALL “I’d say this is a better feeling,� Goodson said.

In the sixth round (197th overall), the Packers welcomed another project at cornerback.

The 5-foot-11, 194pound Goodson played 3 years of basketball at Gonzaga, 3 years of football at Baylor, and will now be a 25-year-old rookie with the Packers.

He’s raw. But that’s part of the intrigue. The Packers have never been shy in taking on projects at the position. “He’s very, very competitive,� cornerbacks coach Joe Whitt Jr. said. “He fights at the end of every play, he’s trying to get the ball out, and those are the things

that I see that I think we could add to the defense, and excite me about him and his game.�

Goodson realized there’s virtually no market for 5-11 point guards in the NBA. So he met with Baylor coach Art Briles and switched gears. “The hardest thing I’d say with the switch,�

Goodson said, “my knowledge of the game, getting my football body back, putting on more weight. I’d say that was the hardest part.�

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playing where,� Rozek CONTINUED FROM B1 said. “We just accept we’re playing a certain position, and we play it “She has very good eyes the best that we can.� to score goals,� Dixon DeArvil was a forward as coach Mahmoud Etemadi a freshman, but moved to said. “She finds herself defense to make way for always in the right posiChacon. She works closetion at the right time. ly with goalie Carly Hartle That’s the great asset for (11 shutouts), but has still any key forward player managed to produce 10 to score goals, and she assists and two goals. has all the elements to “Playing sweeper, you’re be a very good attacking the last person in front of player.� the goalkeeper,� DeArvil Her running mate up said, “and I was really front is Provo, who has 14 scared. It’s totally differgoals, and more imporent from what I did last tantly, 17 assists. Her abilyear. I just had to adjust ity to run the offense is to playing defense, but invaluable, according to I think I got better at it.

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We all did, in whatever “Obviously Lauren has our roles were, and I’m that great appetite to so proud of our team for score,� Etemadi said, what we’ve done so far.� “but that does not take The next step for the away anything from Katie Duchesses is to be more Provo, who creates a lot competitive against of those opportunities.�

In soccer, the goal scor- top teams, like Geners get the headlines, but eseo. The Maple Leafs, the regional’s top seed, Etemadi pointed to the handled Dixon by a comrest of the starting unit bined score of 11-0 in two as the key to the team’s games this season. success. The midfieldPart of the battle against ers, anchored by 4-year squads like that, accordplayer Caitlin Rozek, ing to DeArvil, is simply and the defense, led by first-year sweeper Kirsten believing Dixon can win. “We know they’re good, DeArvil, have generally controlled the action and and we just get all shaken up,� DeArvil said. “We let the Dixon offense do just need to stay calm, its thing. stay together, and realize “We work better we can play with teams together because we aren’t fighting over who’s like that.�

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PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. – Here’s a suggestion for how Adam Scott should spend Sunday afternoon in the Bahamas.

Go out to the practice green and throw a ball down about 10 feet from the cup, maybe longer if he wants to add some drama.

And then whisper to himself, as so many young golfers have done over the years, with one minor change in the wording. “This putt to go to No. 1 in the world.�

The alternative is to follow what Nick Faldo, Ian Woosnam and Lee Westwood did the first time they reached the top of the world ranking.

Nothing.

This is the official nightmare of the Official World Golf Ranking.

Scott had four mathematical chances over the last 2 months to replace Tiger Woods at No. 1 in the world. His best chance was to win at Bay Hill, only he couldn’t hold a seven-shot lead on the weekend.

His most recent opportunity was The Players Championship, where he would have needed a 68 on Sunday. He closed with a 73.

And now that he has a week off, Scott will go to No. 1.

It won’t be official until next week, but here’s what we know.

Woods keeps losing points without being able to replace them, because he is recovering from back surgery and has not played a tournament in more than 2 months. Scott will move past Woods this week, and the field at the Byron Nelson Championship is not strong enough that Matt Kuchar could surpass them even if he were to win.

Is it awkward? Sure.

Unprecedented? Not even close.

Of the 17 players who reached No. 1 for the first time, Scott will be the fifth who did not play that week.

The list includes Bernhard Langer, who was No. 1 in the inaugural world ranking on April 6, 1986.

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The speedy Dustin Huycke then laid down the Rockets’ third bunt of the inning, this one deadened perfectly down the third-base line. Oregon catcher Joey Rowe pounced on it, but Huycke’s speed forced an errant throw down the right-field line. Hippen scored from third, Donoho came all the way around from first to score, and Huycke ended up on third, where he was stranded after Mammosser’s groundout to end the inning. “I knew Dustin was going to lay down the bunt, and I knew once he got it down that his speed was going to make them rush the play a little bit,� said Donoho, who finished 3-for-4 with a pair of doubles, an RBI, and two runs scored. “The bunt was perfect, and I just took off; I was glancing behind me to see what was happening

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on the 17th hole. Both took the rest of the week off, and thanks to the mathematical wonder of the world ranking, Duval went back to No. 1.

Not that Duval cared how he got there. “I guess that’s the story right there,� he said Monday on his way to Dallas. “I don’t remember.�

He remembers the first time he got to No. 1. In front of a hometown crowd, and on the same day his father won on the Champions Tour, Duval won The Players Championship to replace Woods atop the ranking.

That’s a lot more fun than being at home.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter how a player gets to No. 1.

And ultimately, all of them would just as soon win a major than be No. 1. Scott, a former Masters champion, said as much before leaving the TPC Sawgrass. “I think it’s a nice feather in the cap,� Scott said. “I mean, if I was never world No. 1 when I’m this close, I’d be disappointed. But I’d also much rather win the U.S. Open and not be No. 1 at all this year.

That’s what it comes down to.�

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the top, and the 13th time that a new No. 1 didn’t play the week before he got there. That includes Woods – twice.

Faldo won the Masters and British Open, and tied for third in the U.S. Open in 1990. He still didn’t get to No. 1, back when the formula was different and the ranking moved at the speed of Kevin Na. Faldo injured his wrist at the PGA Championship, where he shot 80 in the third round and tied for 19th. He took off 3 weeks to let it heal, and when he showed up at the European Open, he was No. 1.

And don’t forget about Westwood.

He completed only two tournaments in a 3-month stretch in 2010 because of a calf injury. Coming off the Ryder Cup, he took off 3 weeks and went to No. 1 while watching TV at home in England.

The most confounding of all was in 1999, the summer when Woods and David Duval were the best two players in golf. They were so good that IMG created a made-for-TV exhibition on Monday night called the “Showdown at Sherwood,� a battle between No. 1 and No. 2.

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Oregon’s Adam Bettner gets the force out at second base during Tuesday’s game in Rock Falls.

The Hawks lost to the Rockets 4-2. at first, so I saw the throw get away, then I just heard Donnie telling me to keep going.�

Rock Falls reliever Cayden Erickson then got out of a mini-jam in the top of the seventh to secure the victory. Rowe singled off the pitcher’s glove for the second time in the game, then Adam Bettner reached on an error at third.

But Erickson got a grounder to short for a fielder’s choice, then Huycke tracked down a line drive off the bat of Sawyer Reynolds into right-center field for the final out.

Erickson pitched the final four innings after Donoho struck out three without a walk in three scoreless innings to start. Erickson struck out seven, walked one and hit two batters while allowing one earned run. “I just came in and tried to hit my spots and rely on my defense,� Erickson

said. “A couple of times we let guys on base, but I just tried to focus and not let those runs come around to score. We pulled through today.�

Erickson’s first inning was a rough one for the Rockets, as Oregon (7-16, 3-8) tied the score with a pair of runs. Mason Smith led off with a single, then Reynolds reached when a hot grounder went through Hippen’s legs at first. The Hawks loaded the bases when Tyler Blume’s grounder took a bad hop to Donoho at shortstop.

Erickson got a strikeout, but then hit Luke Ziegler with a pitch to force in Smith. Josh Cook followed with a sacrifice fly to center to knock in Reynolds, then Paul Rypkema drew a twoout walk. But Erickson escaped further damage and preserved the tie with a strikeout to end the inning. “We had a handful of

chances,� Albrecht said, “but we just couldn’t get that timely hit. Then, in the sixth, they lay down a great bunt, and we probably should have just held onto it and not made that throw to first; they’d have the bases loaded, but we would’ve put the pressure back on their offense to come up with another two-out hit. “But that happens, and I like the way we battled for seven innings today.

It’s a good sign going into the postseason.�

Rock Falls jumped out to a quick 2-0 lead, as Donoho singled, stole second and scored on Mammosser’s RBI single in the first inning. Donoho then drove in Reid Akerman with a double in the second, after Akerman beat out a grounder with two outs for an infield single.

Smith gave up those two earned runs and seven hits in 4 1/3 innings, striking out two, walking one and hitting a batter.

Taylor Brubaker took the loss in relief, giving up two unearned runs, one hit and one walk in an inning and two-thirds.

The Rockets ran themselves out of golden opportunities to put the game away in the third, fourth and fifth innings, making four of those nine outs on the basepaths.

They stranded eight, with at least one runner left on base in every inning. “We did enough to win today,� Donoho said, “but it’s not all about the wins and losses. It’s more how you go about it, doing the little things to make the difference, and we didn’t do a great job of that for most of the game. We have to get better, more consistent, especially for the postseason.�

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by Angelo Valdes and a single by in three runs as the Missiles hanCal Jarrett. dled the Pirates in Milledgeville.

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Zach Herin drove in a pair of runs Newman 11, Riverdale 1, 5 inn.: for Milledgeville (8-9), while Devin Trevor Bolin scattered four hits Biller and Anthony Rizzo each had and didn’t allow an earned run in two hits. five innings as the Comets beat the Caleb Skoog (2-1) was the winvisiting Rams. ning pitcher.

Nate Olson drove in three runs Forreston-Polo 12, Orangeville 0, to lead the offense, and Brandon 5 inn.: Ethan Groom didn’t allow a Burke added two. A.J. Sharp deliv- hit and struck out four as the Carered three singles. dinals overwhelmed the Broncos Aquin 10, AFC 1: Tristan Bush- in Orangeville. man had two hits and knocked in Austin Groshans drove in three the Raiders’ lone run in the fourth runs for Forreston-Polo (14-11). inning of a Northwest Upstate IlliSoftball ni Conference East Division road Rock Falls 4, Byron 0: Julie Dodd loss.

Bret Gittleson (3-4) took the loss. got the start on Senior Night and He allowed six runs (four earned) made the most of it, tossing a in three innings while striking out 3-hitter as the Rockets blanked the three and hitting two batters. Troy visiting Tigers.

Dodd (4-2) struck out two and Mairs also had two hits in the loss walked two. for AFC (5-15, 1-13 NUIC East).

Winnebago 4, Oregon 2: Emily Erie-Prophetstown 7, Amboy 1: Owen McConnell hit a home run Perkins doubled, singled twice and and knocked in two runs for the drove in a run for the Hawks in a Panthers (11-12) in a Three Rivers loss to the visiting Indians.

Abby Baker took the loss, allowNorth home win.

Kyle Coleman hit a double for ing four runs, 11 hits and a walk, E-P, and Ethan Howard dominat- while striking out two.

Allison Parlapiano had four hits, ed on the mound, striking out 13 batters while allowing one earned including a home run, and two RBIs for Winnebago. run in seven innings.

Will Crownhart took the loss for Newman 8, Riverdale 1: Lakyn Waldschmidt flirted with a no-hitthe Clippers.

West Carroll 8, East Dubuque 4: ter for the Comets before settling Shaun Magill went 3-for-4 with for a 1-hitter in a victory against two RBIs for the Thunder (13-14) the visiting Rams.

Waldschmidt (10-4) didn’t allow in a home win.

Matt Dyson walked three times a hit until two outs in the seventh, and scored three runs, while team- and it led to an unearned run. mate Marshall Benters went 2-for- She struck out seven batters and 3 with two singles for West Carroll. walked four.

Julie Hurd went 4-for-4 at the Benters (4-1) also earned the win, going all seven innings and allow- plate, with two doubles and an ing four runs (two earned), nine RBI. Jenna Stevens doubled twice, singled, and drove in two runs for hits and had seven strikeouts.

Newman (13-10, 4-6 Three Rivers North).

Erie-Prophetstown 8, Amboy 7:

Kaeli Kovarik went 3-for-4 with two singles and a home run to lead the Panthers to a Three Rivers North win at home.

The Panthers scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth and held the Clippers (15-9) scoreless in their top half of the seventh to grab the win.

Courtney Rhine led Amboy with two hits, including a triple and had two RBIs. Panthers pitcher Kylie Ackerman earned the win, while Amboy’s Destinee Oenes took the loss.

Milledgeville 20, Galena 0, 5 inn.:

Kendra Schave homered twice, including a grand slam, as the Missiles crushed the Pirates in Milledgeville.

Courtney Swalve had three RBIs, while Taylor Grenoble, Morgan Adolph, Jenna Bibler and Holly Brall each added two.

Girls track

Thunder fourth at NUIC Meet:

The NUIC meet resumed Tuesday after poor weather on Monday forced schools to head home early.

Galena-East Dubuque-River Ridge won its third consecutive NUIC championship with 111 points.

Pecatonica-Durand (100) was second and Dakota (68) was third.

West Carroll (63) was fourth, Milledgeville (44) was seventh while Polo-Forreston (17) took ninth in the nine-team meet at Lena.

Miranda Grisham led Milledgeville with two wins, and she picked up two more third-place finishes.

Grisham won the long jump with a distance of 16 feet, 2 1/2 inches, and finished first in the 400 (1:02.82). The senior grabbed third in the 100 (12.94) and added another third-place finish in the 200 (27.09).

Courtney Boyer also earned two wins for West Carroll. She was first in the 100 hurdles (16.85) and 300 hurdles (54.08). The Thunder also won the 400 relay in 54.01.

Double play works for Warriors in win PRESSURE

“We really have been flat in the first couple innings lately,� Sterling coach Becki Edmondson said. “We really talked to the girls about getting up and getting out there early.

Generally, we do well hitting with two outs.�

The second inning brought the top of the order to the plate once again for Sterling and, once again, the first two batters were retired. To Ottawa’s dismay, Sterling standout Karlie Mellott started another two-out rally with a double. After catcher Lauren Fritz was hit by a pitch, Shannon Long launched her fourth home run of the season to give Sterling a 7-0 lead. “The first thing I thought of was actually my dad,�

Long said, “and how we have been working on it after almost every game and practice. It just felt good to know I was helping out a little bit.�

With their offensive muscles already flexed, the Warriors exercised their defensive muscles in the third and fourth innings.

After a strikeout, Pirate center fielder Skylar Connelly hit a double to the fence.

Next up was Lauren Walker, who hit a ground ball to Mellott at short.

Mellott looked Connelly back to second and fired to first.

Connelly broke for third as Mellott released her throw, and Warrior first baseman Erin Stroup alertly fired to third after getting Walker out at first.

The throw reached in plenty of time, as senior

Sterling 10, Ottawa 0, 5 inn.

Star of the game: 3HANNON ,ONG 3TER LING FOR RUN (2

2") Key performer: +ARLIE -ELLOTT 3TERLING FOR

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Sterling’s Lauren Fritz drives in a run with a single during Tuesday’s 10-0 win in five innings over Ottawa in Sterling. The Warriors are a win away from clinching a share of the NIB-12 West crown.

Darien Bardoner tagged out Connelly to turn the 6-3-5 double play.

Stroup wasn’t done with the double plays.

With a runner on first and one out in the fourth, Ottawa third baseman Jill Wignes hit an infield line drive that found Stroup’s glove. With the runner already on the way to second, an easy tap on first was all she needed to turn the unassisted double play.

“That was amazing,� said Long, who watched the double plays from center field, “and I loved seeing it from the outfield. I got to watch everything go on, and it looked really good.�

After another leadoff walk in the top of the fifth, the Warriors smelled their third double play.

However, the 4-5-3 effort was just a half-step short, but they still managed to retire the next two batters

Tuesday’s results at Rock Falls

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$OMINIC -ARCHETTI RF -ASON 3MITH P LF 3AWYER 2EYNOLDS B

4YLER "LUME B -ATT -URRAY LF CF

,UKE :IEGLER DH .ICK .EW MAN RF 4AYLOR "RUBAKER P

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,OGAN 0ILLARS B LF 1UINTON -ATZNICK SS B 4RACE (IPPEN B

2EID !KERMAN RF Totals: 26-4-8. $ONOHO )0 2 ( 3/ "" %RICK SON )0 2 %2 ( 3/ ""

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$ONOHO -ATZNICK at Gartner Park, Sterling

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NEWMAN 11, RIVERDALE 1, 5 inn.

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"RANDON "URKE .ATE /LSON ! * 3HARP 2B – "UHLER 3HAYNE !LLEN %LY /LSON RBI – $ILLAN (EFFELFINGER "OLIN !LLEN %LY

"URKE /LSON at Freeport

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WEST CARROLL 8, EAST DUBUQUE 4

Girls soccer

Geneseo 7, Sterling 0: The Golden Warriors (8-14-1) capped off the regular season with a home loss to the Maple Leafs.

CONTINUED FROM B1

Baseball

to get out of the inning.

Mellott ended the game in the bottom of the fifth, as she drove in Gabby Sandoval and Stroup.

Freshman Lexy Staples got the win in the circle for Sterling, as she went five shutout innings, giving up only two hits, striking out four and walking three. “We have played several games in the past few days, so it’s good to get a quality win under our belt,� Edmondson said. “If we win Thursday night, we get at least a share, so we know what we’re doing on our end as far as that goes.� “I think we’re pretty pumped up, and we’re ready to go for the next couple of games,� Long said. “Hopefully we can come out strong and play like we did today.�

%AST $UBUQUE n 7EST #ARROLL X n W – -ARSHALL "ENTERS WEST CARROLL "ENTERS )0 ( 2 %2 "" + Multi hits – 3HAUN -AGILL !ARON 2ITEN OUR "ENTERS RBI – -AGILL at Milledgeville

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FORRESTON-POLO 12, ORANGEVILLE 0, 5 inn. & 0 ˆ /RANGEVILLE ˆ W – %THAN 'ROOM L – "ULLON FORRESTON-POLO (14-11) 'ROOM )0 2 ( 3/ "" Multi hits – "RAYDEN 7IERZYCKI RBI – 'ROOM

7IERZYCKI !USTIN 'ROSHANS $YLAN "USH MAN

Softball Tuesday’s results at Sterling

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+ARLIE -ELLOTT SS ,AUREN &RITZ C DH 3HANNON ,ONG CF !BRI (ALE RF %MILY -C$ONALD LF

$ARIEN "ARDONER B 'ABBY 3ANDO VAL B ,EXY 7OLFE LF Totals: 29-10-13.

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-ELLOTT -C$ONALD 3TROUP &RITZ (ALE SB – -ELLOTT 3TROUP 3ANDOVAL (ALE HBP – &RITZ LOB – at Rock Falls

ROCK FALLS 4, BYRON 0 "YRON ˆ 2OCK &ALLS 8 ˆ W – *ULIE $ODD L – "URSELL BYRON "URSELL )0 2 %2 ( 3/ "" AND 3TANBAUR ROCK FALLS (16-7, 7-2 Big Northern West) $ODD )0 2 ( 3/ "" AND "AYLIE *ANSSEN Multi hits – #HELSI "LAIR

+AYLYN "OOKER 4AYLOR !NDERSON 2B – +ARA .EHRKORN RBI – "LAIR "OOKER .EH RKORN 0AIGE 2EYNOLDS at Prophetstown

ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN 8, AMBOY 7 !MBOY n % 0 X n W – +YLIE !CKERMAN L – $ESTINEE /ENES AMBOY Multi hits – #OURTNEY 2HINE 3YDNEY 7ILHELM -ICAELA -C#OY 2B – 7IL HELM -C#OY 3B – 2HINE RBI – 2HINE

7ILHELM -C#OY ERIE-PROPHETSTOWN Multi hits – +AELI +OVARIK 3AVANNAH -ETTLER 3TEPHANIE 4HULEN 2B – 4HULEN HR – +OVARIK at Oregon

WINNEBAGO 4, OREGON 2 7INNEBAGO ˆ /REGON ˆ W – %MILY 'OITMAN L – !BBY "AKER WINNEBAGO 'OITMAN )0 2 %2 ( 3/ "" Multi hits – -ORGAN "URKHART !LLISON 0ARLAPIANO 3OPHIE "OOKER HR – 0AR LAPIANO RBI – 0ARLAPIANO "OOKER OREGON "AKER )0 2 %2 ( 3/ "" Multi hits – 3OMMER 2HEA %MILY 0ER KINS 2B – 0ERKINS RBI – 2HEA 0ER KINS at Sterling

NEWMAN 8, RIVERDALE 1 2IVERDALE ˆ .EWMAN 8 ˆ W – ,AKYN 7ALDSCHMIDT L – ,EXI 6EN(UIZEN RIVERDALE 6EN(UIZEN )0 2 %2 ( 3/

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*ENNA 3TEVENS 3ARAH 4RUJILLO 2B – (URD 3TEVENS 4RUJILLO RBI – (URD

3TEVENS -ARY !LICE /SWALT 4RUJILLO at Milledgeville

MILLEDGEVILLE 20, GALENA 0, 5 inn.

'ALENA ˆ -ILLEDGEVILLE 8 ˆ W – -ORGAN !DOLPH L – +ELLSEY "EYER GALENA "EYER )0 2 %2 ( 3/

"" MILLEDGEVILLE !DOLPH )0 2 ( 3/ "" +ENDRA 3CHAVE )0 2 ( 3/ "" Multi hits – !LLY "USH !DOLPH #OURTNEY 3WALVE 2B – 4AYLOR 'RENOBLE !DOLPH

3WALVE "REY (ENSON HR – 3CHAVE RBI – 'RENOBLE !DOLPH 3WALVE *ENNA "IBLER 3CHAVE (OLLY "RALL 4AYLOR (AAG /LIVIA #ONKRITE

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+ELBI 3CHNEIDER 7# Discus – 3OAT '%2 0EYTON !CHS -), Long jump – -IRANDA 'RISHAM -), !LLISON "ARR 7# Triple jump – 'REARN 0$ Pole vault – !LBRECHT 0$ High jump – %VENSON 0$ 1,600 relay – ,ENA 7INSLOW 800 relay – 0ECATONICA $URAND 7EST #ARROLL 3,200 relay – ,ENA 7INSLOW 400 relay – 7EST #ARROLL 3,200 – 2EESE '%2 100 hurdles – #OURTNEY "OYER 7# 300 hurdles – #OURTNEY "OYER 7# 100 – 'REENE 0$ -IRANDA 'RISHAM -), 200 – "YINGTON 0$

-IRANDA 'RISHAM -), 400 – -IRANDA 'RISHAM -), 800 – %INSWEILER '%2 1,600 – %INS WEILER '%2

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Sterling’s Shannon Long crosses the plate after hitting a 3-run home run in the Warriors’ 10-0 win over Ottawa on Tuesday in Sterling.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

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Blackhawks center Marcus Kruger (right) dives for the puck in front of Wild center Mikko Koivu (9) during the first period of Game 6 of their Western Conference semifinal series Tuesday in St. Paul, Minn. Patrick Kane’s overtime goal sent the Hawks to a 2-1 win, and a 4-2 victory in the series.

Hawks headed to next round Kane’s overtime goal knocks out Wild, sends Chicago on

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ST. PAUL, Minn. – After everything they threw at the Blackhawks in the first five games of their secondround series, it was clear the Wild weren’t going to go away quietly.

But go away they eventually did, as the Blackhawks kept their quest for a second consecutive Stanley Cup on track with a hard-fought 2-1 overtime victory over the Wild in Game 6 on Tuesday night at the Xcel Energy Center.

Patrick Kane scored the gamewinner to lift the Hawks to a 4-2 series win, and advance them to the Western Conference finals, where they will face the winner of the Ducks-Kings series. Kane’s backhand shot off an assist from Brent Seabrook beat Wild goalie Ilya Bryzgalov.

Kris Versteeg also scored, but it was an outstanding effort by goaltender Corey Crawford that bailed the Hawks out during a game in which the Wild controlled much of the play. Crawford finished with 34 saves to win a netminding duel with Bryzgalov. who made 25 stops.

Erik Haula scored for the Wild, but that was it, as Crawford repeatedly turned aside excellent scoring

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The roaring crowd following a spirited national anthem was stunned into silence 1 minute, 58 seconds into the game when Versteeg flipped the puck from behind the goal line and it pinballed its way into the net for the winger’s first goal since March 25.

Later in the period, the Hawks had an excellent opportunity to take a two-goal advantage when Jonathan Toews broke into the Wild zone with the Hawks shorthanded. He was about to make a move on Bryzgalov when defenseman Jonas Brodin came through with a strong backcheck to knock the puck off the captain’s stick.

Crawford got his real first test when he kicked back a one-timer from Mikael Granlund from in close midway through the opening period.

The chance seemed to spark the Wild, as they slowly gained momentum before the horn sounded.

In the second, Minnesota kept coming at the Hawks, and Haula knotted things at 1-1 with a burst of speed that allowed him to pounce on a loose puck, race in on Crawford, and fire a shot past the goalie to the glove side.

The second was end-to-end action, as the teams opened up the throttle offensively for the first time in the series. One particularly scintillating sequence midway through saw Patrick Sharp spring on a breakaway and Bryzgalov stoning the veteran winger’s forehand attempt. Just 30 seconds later, the Wild had a break of their own when Justin Fontaine got behind the Hawks defense, but Crawford made a spectacular save on the winger’s first attempt and denied Fontaine’s rebound attempt.

With the Wild still pressing the action, Crawford made terrific stops on a Cody McCormick chance and another breakaway

by Fontaine to keep the game tied at 1. When the teams left the ice for the second intermission, the Hawks had to feel good about the fact they weren’t facing a deficit.

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Cubs, Cards battle late into the night Hit by pitch in 12th inning sends St. Louis fans home happy "Y THE #HICAGO 4RIBUNE

Chicago Cubs reliever Justin Grimm hit the Cardinals’ Greg Garcia with a pitch with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 12th inning Tuesday, sending St. Louis to a 4-3 victory at Busch Stadium.

The Cubs and Cardinals were locked in a 3-3 tie through 11 innings before the anticlimactic ending.

Luis Valbuena continued his dominance against Cards starting pitcher Adam Wainwright by smacking a two-run home run in the third inning.

The Cubs didn’t get another clutch hit until the ninth, but Emilio Bonifacio’s single with two out in the top of the ninth inning scored Junior Lake with the tying run.

Starlin Castro’s throw sailed wide of second base for an error. Jhonny Peralta followed with a single to score pinch hitter John Jay with the goahead run.

A’s 11, White Sox 0:

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The Cardinals’ Peter Bourjos steals third as Cubs third baseman Luis Valbuena is late with the tag during the sixth inning Tuesday in St. Louis. The Cardinals won 4-3 in 12 innings on a walk-off hit by pitch.

The Cardinals had taken a 3-2 lead in the sixth.

Peter Bourjos started the rally against reliever

Carlos Villanueva with a bunt single. Bourjos went on to score the tying run on a fielder’s choice when

White Sox right-hander Scott Carroll gave up an early lead to the Athletics at O.co Coliseum, with a little help from left fielder Dayan Viciedo.

Carroll, looking to rebound after back-toback losses, gave up two singles and Brandon Moss’ RBI double in the first inning. Moss hit a fly ball to the left-field wall that Viciedo circled and missed while on the run.

The A’s broke the game open with a four-run fifth inning, then tacked on three more runs in the sixth.

NBA/NHL PLAYOFFS ROUNDUP

Rangers finish off comeback, ice Penguins "Y 4HE !SSOCIATED 0RESS

PITTSBURGH – Henrik Lundqvist set an NHL record with his fifth straight Game 7 victory, making 35 saves to lift the New York Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night and earn a spot in the Eastern Conference finals.

Brian Boyle and Brad Richards scored for New York, who rallied from a 3-1 series deficit for the first time in the franchise’s 88-year history.

The Rangers did it behind Lundqvist, who stopped 102 of the final 105 shots he faced over the final three games as New York advanced to the conference finals for the second time in 3 years.

The Rangers will play the winner of the Bruins-Canadiens series in the conference finals. That series is tied 3-3, and Game 7 is tonight in Boston.

Jussi Jokinen scored his teamhigh seventh goal of the postseason for the Penguins. Marc-Andre Fleury made 18 saves for the Penguins, who were outscored 10-3 over the final three games.

Sidney Crosby, who led the league in scoring and is an MVP finalist, managed just one goal in 13 playoffs games.

and 16 rebounds – and John Wall scored a playoff-best 27 points as Washington cut the Eastern Conference semifinals deficit to 3-2.

The visiting Wizards dominated inside with a 62-23 rebounding edge.

David West led Indiana with 17 points and six rebounds.

Thunder 105, Clippers 104: Russell Westbrook scored a gamehigh 38 points, while Kevin Durant added 27 as the Thunder rallied from a seven-point deficit over the final 2:30 at home to take a 3-2 series lead. Game 6 is Thursday in NBA Los Angeles.

Wizards 102, Pacers 79: Marcin Blake Griffin led the Clippers with Gortat delivered the best play- a double-double, 24 points and 17 off game of his career – 31 points rebounds in the loss.

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LEGAL NOTICE FOR FORECLOSURE SALE PUBLIC AUCTION OF REAL ESTATE FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 - 1:30 P.M. 309 GRANT AVENUE, DIXON, IL 61021

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HAVING RELOCATED TO NURSING HOME, THE FOLLOWING HOME WILL BE OFFERED AT AUCTION. Home features 2 bedroom with a possible 3rd bedroom and 2 full baths.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

BILLIE MELVIN; LISA MELVIN; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 201 Address: 7425 Long Road Fulton, Illinois 61252 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 7425 Long Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 07-24-300-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

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Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3581.

Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 12 3581

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TIMOTHY A. STANLEY; KAYLA STANLEY A/K/A KAYLA R. STANLEY; CITY OF FULTON;

WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

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Bank of America, N.A., Successor by Merger to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP;

13CH 167 Address: 1015 15th Avenue Fulton, Illinois 61252

Plaintiff, VS.

NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2014, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: LOTS 7 AND 10, BLOCK 15, RANGE 4, CITY OF FULTON, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS COMMON ADDRESS: 1015 15th Avenue, Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 01-28-408-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $95,699.73 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710 , telephone .

Please refer to file number IL 13 8542.

Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 8542

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., PLAINTIFF vs.

BILLIE MELVIN; LISA MELVIN; DEFENDANTS 12 CH 201 Address: 7425 Long Road Fulton, Illinois 61252 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on February 6, 2013, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: THE NORTH HALF OF LOT 3 AND THE EAST 33 FEET OF THE NORTH 660 FEET OF LOT 4 IN THE SOUTHEAST QUARTER OF THE SOUTHWEST QUARTER OF SECTION 24, TOWNSHIP 21 NORTH, RANGE 3 EAST OF THE FOURTH PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, IN WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. COMMON ADDRESS: 7425 Long Road, Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 07-24-300-006 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $236,397.98 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 230 W. Monroe St., Chicago, IL 60606, telephone 312-541-9710. Please refer to file number IL 12 3581.

Doris Harrell a/k/a Doris A. Harrell; Allied Business Accounts, Inc.; Charles L. Degraffenreid, Sr.; Defendants.

12 CH 157 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: LOT 104 IN ROLLING MEADOWS SUBDIVISION LOCATED IN PART OF THE NORTHEAST QUARTER OF SECTION SIXTEEN, TOWNSHIP TWENTY-ONE NORTH, RANGE SEVEN EAST OF THE FOURTH P.M., IN THE CITY OF STERLING, WHITESIDE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. C/K/A: 508 East 26th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 PIN: 11-16-229-014 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-4020. The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-4020 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY MORRISON, ILLINOIS U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-1, MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES Plaintiff, -v.LORETTA L. DAHLER, et al Defendant 13 CH 46 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on June 5, 2014, 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 Six, Block One, of Oaklawn Subdivision of a part of the Northwest Fractional Quarter of Section Twenty-seven, Township Twenty-One North; Range Seven East of the 4th P.M., in the City of Rock Falls.

Commonly known as 715 LINCOLN STREET, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 11-27-130-009 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $60,302.84.

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 interestÊcommunity, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgageeÊshall 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.

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By Order of Officers of the Dixon Park Board of Commissioners Ron Pritchard, President Shane Miller, Vice-President Debra Carey, Secretary May 14, 2014

The Sterling Park District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal that the Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners believes to be in the best interest of the Sterling Park District.

By Order of: Tom Potter, President Sterling Park District Board of Commissioners May 14 & 21, 2014 NOTICE Sealed bids will be received until 10:00 a.m., May 19, 2014 at the Whiteside County Highway Office, 18819 Lincoln Road, Morrison, IL 61270, (815) 7727651 and at that time publicly opened and read for the following: STERLING TOWNSHIP 14-55147-00-RS-VARIOUS ROADS Const. 20'/21' wide pavement resurfacing w/HMA Mix C. N50, IL-9.5 in three locations. Milling (10,314 sq. yds.), Area Ref Cr Control (10,314 sq yds) and other related items.

Specifications and proposals may be obtained at the office of the County Engineer at the above address. All proposals must be submitted on forms provided by the Whiteside County Highway Department. No duplications of these forms will be allowed.

All Contracts for the Construction of Public Works are subject to the Illinois Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/112).

The Public Works Committee and Sterling Township reserves the right to reject any or all bids, to waive technicalities and to accept the proposal which is most advantageous to Whiteside County.

By Order of Russell L. Renner, P.E., S.E County Engineer Whiteside County

CERTIFICATE NO. #2011-00092 TO: COUNTY CLERK OF LEE COUNTY, Cathy Meyers, Anthony Quadraro, IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Persons in occupancy or actual possession of said property, Unknown owners or parties interested in said land or lots.

A petition for Tax Deed on premise described below has been filed in the Circuit Court of Lee County, Illinois as Case No. 14TX44. The property is located at: 913 Academy St., Dixon.

Legal Description or P.I. No.: 07-02-23109-009, Section/Lot: 00 Twp:04 Rng/Blk:000 N. Dixon Steinmans ADD Contract/Quadraro 0104-0331 Said property was sold on 11/1/2011 for delinquent taxes for the year 2010.

The period of redemption will expire on Nov. 1, 2014.

On 11/4/14 at 9:30 AM the petitioner will make application to Lee County Courts, 309 S. Galena Ave., 3rd floor, Dixon, IL for an Order for Tax Deed, should the real estate not be redeemed.

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Notice is given to creditors of the death of Jean McCue. Letters of Office were issued on May 6, 2014 to James W. Graff, as independent executor, whose attorney of record is John E. Miller, of MILLER, LANCASTER & WALKER, P.C., 15 East Third Street, P.O. Box 535, Sterling, Illinois, 61081. Claims against the estate may be filed in the Circuit Clerk's office, Whiteside County Courthouse, Morrison, Illinois 61270, or with the representative, or both, on or before the 15th day of November, 2014, or if mailing or delivery of a notice from the representative is required by Sec. 18-3 of the Probate Act of 1975, the date stated in that notice. Any claim not filed on or before that date is barred. Copies of a claim filed with the clerk must be mailed or delivered by the claimant to the representative and to the attorney within ten (10) days after it has been filed.

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Tax Deed No. 14-TX-44 Filed 5/6/2014

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MOBILE HOMES

STERLING

DIXON

Sterling Rentals

Historic 2 Story Brick 3BR, 3 ba. den w/fplc, garage.

Northside.

No smoking, no pets. $1,000/mo. Available June 1st. 815440-0927.

Newer 2 Bedroom $599.00 & Up Applcs., Fireplaces 2002 3rd Ave. 1836 First Ave. 606 W. Lefevre 2 BR $535.00 1 BR $465.00 1 Studio $390.00 Partial Heat, Water, Sewer, Refuse Removal, Laundry Facilities, Satellite

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FRANKLIN GROVE In Rural Franklin Grove, modern 3BR house with garage. No pets.

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ROCK FALLS ★ NEW TODAY ★ 1+BR, w/d hookup new flooring/paint $425+ dep. 815499-3187.

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Nice 1BR house, 1 car garage. $475/ mo. + $475 dep., 701 Grace Ave. 815-590-2181

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Each letter in the cipher stands for another.

TODAY’S CLUE: U equals P “IKB VR INMX VBWXMXRWVBD WCKB IXB. DNP IKPX CVI KBP BNW WCXI VB CVR VIKDX. XKGC NBX VR INMX U M X G V N E R W C K B K Y Y. ” - - K B P M X Previous Solution: “The saddest feeling in life is when you’re dancing in a really joyful way and then you hit your head on something.” -- Lena Dunham (c) 2014 by NEA, Inc., dist. by Universal Uclick 5-14

Astrograph Do a little soul-searching this year.

Wednesday, May 14, 2014 Do a little soul-searching this year. You may have been limiting your prospects by relying too much on other people. Assert your independence. Take a tally of your achievements, accomplishments and ideas, and weed out anything that could inhibit your success.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) -- You have a reputation as being steadfast and dependable, but you should let your hair down more often and show your fun side. Romance and intimacy are in the stars. Take a chance on love.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) -- Make a contribution to a cause you believe in or a job that interests you. Your colleagues will be grateful, and favors will come your way when you need help in turn.

CANCER (June 21-July 22) -Your charm and poise will make you stand out in a crowd. Social events or ceremonies will expose you to potential companions if you are looking for love. Enjoy the attention.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22) -- Family problems are imminent. Keep your cool. Follow through on promises you’ve made in order to make a good impression and be kept in the loop. Actions will speak louder than words.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) -- Don’t confine your activities to a set routine. Sign up for an unconventional experience.

Consider trying an exotic cooking or dance class, or learning a new language.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) -- Liven up your surroundings.

You will feel proud and fulfilled if you do the work yourself.

To avoid pitfalls or opposition, you should be secretive about workplace events.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22) -- Don’t put your social life on the back burner. Get out and laugh a little. Join a group that will let you show the lighter side of your personality.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21) -- You’re missing an important piece of the puzzle.

Someone has misled you. You may have to take a roundabout route to get the answers you need. Proceed with caution.

PUZZLE ENTHUSIASTS: Get more puzzles in “Random House Crossword MegaOmnious” Vols. 1 & 2 CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) -- A needy family member will be very demanding. Don’t give too much of your time, energy or budget. You shouldn’t feel the need to finance someone else’s mistakes.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 19) -- Scrutinize your own behavior before lashing out at someone else. Don’t start something you can’t finish or that could lead to conflict and regret. Look for positive options.

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20) -- Fight off fatigue and lethargy. Don’t let depression or disinterest stand between you and an exciting event that could jump-start your vitality. The first step is the hardest.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) -- You are spreading yourself too thin. Be more selective in your choices. If you want to stay healthy, you need to learn to say no once in a while.

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12 CH 157 NOTICE OF JUDICIAL SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to a judgment heretofore entered by the said court occurred in the above entitled cause, Sheriff Kelly C. Wilhelmi, Sheriff of Whiteside, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014, at the hour of 10:00 AM at Whiteside County Courthouse, Third Floor Lobby, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described real estate in the said judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy such judgment to wit: C/K/A: 508 East 26th Street, Sterling, IL 61081 PIN: 11-16-229-014 The person to contact regarding information regarding this property is: Sales Dept., The Wirbicki Law Group, 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140, Chicago, IL 60603. Any questions regarding this sale should refer to file number W12-4020.

The terms of the sale are Cash. 10% at time of sale, with the balance due within 24 hours. The property is improved by: SFH. The Property is not open for inspection prior to sale.

The real estate, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and tenements, hereditament and appurtenances thereunto belonging shall be sold under such terms.

The Wirbicki Law Group LLC Attorney for Plaintiff 33 W. Monroe St., Suite 1140 Chicago, IL 60603 Phone: 312-360-9455 Fax: 312-572-7823 W12-4020 pleadings.il@wirbickilaw.com

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT FOR THE 14TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT WHITESIDE COUNTY - MORRISON, ILLINOIS

THE BEST CASH PAID FOR JUNK or

U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS TRUSTEE FOR THE REGISTERED HOLDERS OF AEGIS ASSET BACKED SECURITIES TRUST 2005-1, MORTGAGE BACKED NOTES Plaintiff, -v.LORETTA L. DAHLER, et al Defendant 13 CH 46 NOTICE OF SHERIFF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on November 20, 2013, the Sheriff of Whiteside County will at 10:00 AM on June 5, 2014, 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:

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Commonly known as 715 LINCOLN STREET, Rock Falls, IL 61071 Property Index No. 1127-130-009 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $60,302.84.

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 â&#x20AC;&#x153;AS ISâ&#x20AC;? 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 interestĂ&#x160;community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgageeĂ&#x160;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 C14-97679.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 14TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT WHITESIDE COUNTY-MORRISON, ILLINOIS BENEFICIAL FINANCIAL I INC. SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO BENEFICIAL ILLINOIS INC. D/B/A BENEFICIAL MORTGAGE CO. OF ILLINIOIS, PLAINTIFF

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TIMOTHY A. STANLEY; KAYLA STANLEY A/K/A KAYLA R. STANLEY; CITY OF FULTON; DEFENDANT 13CH 167 Address: 1015 15th Avenue Fulton, Illinois 61252 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on April 16, 2014, I, Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois, will on June 5, 2014 at the hour of 10:00 AM at the 3rd Floor Lobby of the Whiteside County Courthouse, 200 E. Knox St., Morrison, IL 61270, or in a place otherwise designated at the time of sale, County of Whiteside, State of Illinois, sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash, as set forth below, the following described real estate: COMMON ADDRESS: 1015 15th Avenue, Fulton, Illinois 61252 P.I.N.: 01-28-408-010 The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

THE JUDGMENT AMOUNT WAS: $95,699.73 Sale terms: 10% down by certified funds; the balance, by certified funds, is due within twenty four (24) hours. The subject property is subject to 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 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 and Plaintiff makes no representations as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the Court file to verify all information.

Pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/15-1512, the amounts of any surplus bid will be held by the sheriff until a party obtains a Court Order for its distribution, or for 60 days following the date of the entry of the order confirming sale, at which time, in the absence of an order directing payment of the surplus, it may be automatically forfeited to the State without further notice.

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 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. For information: Examine the court file or contact Plaintiff's attorney: Johnson, Blumberg & Associates, LLC, 312-541-9710 , telephone .

Please refer to file number IL 13 8542.

Sheriff of Whiteside County, Illinois Johnson, Blumberg, & Associates, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite 1125 Chicago, Illinois 60606 Ph. 312-541-9710 Fax 312-541-9711 JB&A # IL 13 8542

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