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CAROL FITZGERALD | 1950 - 2016
The passion in compassion Carol Fitzgerald listens in April 2015 as she’s honored at the YWCA Women of Achievement Luncheon in Dixon.
Community mourns the loss of a woman who wasn’t afraid to fight for what she believed in: dignity for all
BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier
Turn to Page A4 to read Carylon Fitzgerald’s obituary.
STERLING – Carol Fitzgerald lived the mission of the YWCA of the Sauk Valley, and because of her passion for women’s issues and social justice, has inspired many others to continue her work. The longtime director of the local YWCA died Tuesday after battling cancer, leaving many in the community to mourn
her loss and reflect on the trail she blazed for women. “Carol embodies everything the YWCA stands for – eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all,” said Rebecca MuñozRipley, director of marketing and community services at the
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YWCA in Sterling. Fitzgerald, 66, was the organization’s longest-serving executive director, starting in 1985 and retiring last year. She was active in the YWCA’s work at the state and national levels. In 2001, she received the lieutenant governor’s Illinois Woman of Achievement Award. She also helped to rewrite the YWCA’s national mission statement. FITZGERALD continued on A24
Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com
DIXON PARK BOARD COLLEGE CAREERS
A shot in the park Residents’ vaccination concerns prompt district to consider dog park changes
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BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers
DIXON – Dog park users in Dixon don’t want to find out the hard way whether a dog’s bark is worse than its bite. They’d like some peace of mind when their dogs are at the park, but they can’t have it when they don’t know which dogs have had their shots and which ones haven’t. During Wednesday’s park board meeting, members tried to come up with a plan to address those concerns. The dog park used to be open to members only. Beginning in 2011, residents paid a $50 fee, proved their pet was licensed and vaccinated, and got a key to unlock the park gate. But the district fielded complaints – people were leaving the gate open, for example – so in 2013, they opened the park to the public, but that brought a new problem. Board President Shane Miller said they’ve heard concerns about not knowing whether dogs in the park were vaccinated, which could pose a risk to owners and their canine companions, and that has some people worried. “People who bring their dogs are going to want that peace of mind,” Miller said. Miller said because the district is becoming more strict about policing parkgoers who don’t have their dogs on leashes, it would be beneficial to improve regulation at the dog park, where they run free.
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Sauk Valley Community College Senior Graphic Designer Jenny Bumba, 52, of Dixon, poses for a portrait in front of a Sauk Success Story banner featuring her mother, Ellen Bumba. Jenny created the banners for Sauk. “I get to see her every day when I come in,” Jenny said.
From paste-ups to printouts, award-winning graphic designer has done a lot of eye-catching work – and even some that’s been Saukified
BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
DIXON – Jenny Bumba is Sauk Valley Community College’s senior graphic designer for a reason. Even her office décor was created with both flair and purpose. Directly above her monitor, in her dimly lit office’s corner, are three portraits of her mother, Ellen Bumba, who passed away last March 12. Shift your eyes to the left of the corner, and you’ll see the rewards made possible by unrelenting love and support. DESIGN continued on A54
Online extra Click on this story at saukvalley.com to watch video of Jenny Bumba talking about her greatest muse: her parents.
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His mission is no walk in the park – except that it is Dedicated parks fan will try to persuade kids to travel beyond the world on their screen BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
OREGON – Sauk Valley kids have the world at their feet, if they would just look up from the world at their fingertips. On Friday, a
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Maryland man on a mission from sea to shining sea will help them discover that world. Mikah Meyer is trying to become the youngest visitor to all 413 of the National Park Service’s sites, a journey that’s already introduced him to countless new experiences. This
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week in Oregon, he’ll add another new experience to the list: Speaking to a classroom full of fourth-graders – and that’s no small challenge. But as nerve-wracking as that prospect might be, at least the man who’s made National Park Service sites his mission will be in LIFESTYLE............ A8 LOTTERY.............. A2 OBITUARIES......... A4
good company, thanks to the state parks that pepper the Sauk Valley, including four near Oregon. During his visit to Oregon Elementary School, Meyer will help kids visualize an even grander landscape of outdoor possibilities. PARK continued on A74
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