Catcher Roberto Peña adds three hits and a home run to extend hot streak in opening series

 

GENEVA, Ill. (APRIL 6, 2013) - Quad Cities River Bandits shortstop Carlos Correa hit his first Midwest League home run in a 4-for-7, five-RBI day that left him a triple shy of the cycle, and his team rallied for three 11th-inning runs to break a 10-10 tie in a 13-10 victory Saturday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark.

Correa's two-run home run to left field in the second inning off Jose Arias capped a six-run second inning that gave Quad Cities (3-0) a 7-0 lead. But the Cougars rallied to tie the game, 10-10, in the bottom of the ninth with three runs against Gerardo Sanchez (1-0). After a two-out RBI infield single by catcher Willson Contreras, Cougars right fielder Oliver Zapata hit a game-tying two run triple. But Sanchez stranded Zapata at third by retiring center fielder Trey Martin on a groundout.

The River Bandits' rally in the 11th inning started against right-hander Stephen Perakslis (0-1) when he issued a one-out walk to catcher Roberto Peña. After a 3-for-4 day with three runs scored and his first home run in the seventh inning, Peña came out for pinch runner Jordan Scott. With designated Ryan Dineen at the plate, Scott stole second, and when Dineen lined a single to center field, Scott came into score the go-ahead run. The RBI single capped a 3-for-6, two-run, two-RBI day for Dineen in his first Midwest League game.

With Dineen running from first base in the next at-bat, River Bandits second baseman Carlos Perdomo lined a single - his second hit of the game - to left-center field, and both runners advanced when Dineen forced a throw to third base. Center fielder Teoscar Hernandez - already 3-for-5 in the game - hit a sacrifice fly to center field to bring in Dineen. After Perdomo stole third base, Correa beat out an infield single to drive in Perdomo. Correa later stole second base - the third for the River Bandits in the inning and fourth in the game.

In the bottom of the 11th, right-hander Cameron Lamb, added to the roster before the game, entered as the fifth Quad Cities pitcher. He allowed a leadoff single by designated hitter Rock Shoulders for the 19th and final Cougars hit before getting three outs for the save.

The River Bandits amassed 17 hits but also committed their first three errors of the season. Kane County (0-3) committed one error and out-hit Quad Cities for a second straight game. Shoulders went 4-for-6 with two RBI, while Zapata was 3-for-6 with a two-run home run and five RBI. Contreras and first baseman Dan Vogelbach each had three hits, a double and an RBI. Seven Cougars had multi-hit games.

Before the Cougars' ninth-inning rally, River Bandits left-hander Colton Cain was in line for the win after allowing three earned runs on seven hits and leaving with an 8-3 lead after five innings. Right-hander Mike Hauschild allowed four runs on five hits in 1 1/3 innings, and left-hander Mitchell Lambson followed him with 1 2/3 scoreless innings of relief.

Already winners of their first series of the season, the River Bandits will attempt to sweep the Cougars at 1 p.m. Sunday, when left-hander Brian Holmes and right-hander Jordan Jankowski are scheduled to pitch against Kane County left-hander Michael Heesch.

Saturday's victory also means The Captain's Table at 4801 River Drive in Moline will offer The Captain's Table Victory Discount on Sunday, April 7. Anyone who mentions the River Bandits victory can receive a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of two lunches or dinners with beverages on Sunday, April 7.

 

UP NEXT: The 2013 home opener at Modern Woodmen Park is Thursday, April 11.Tickets for the 2013 season are now on sale! Call 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com. It's not too late lock in your season ticket plan for the 2013 season! Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today at 563-324-3000 to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.

 

ABOUT THE BANDITS: The River Bandits will make one of the biggest improvements to Modern Woodmen Park since the ballpark was first built back in 1931! A new Ferris wheel, standing 112 feet over the playing field, is scheduled to open in early June, along with two new zip lines, a carousel, a Frog Hopper, new bounce houses and many other fun attractions. The team also boasts a new major league affiliate, the Houston Astros, and fans will see last year's No. 1 overall draft pick, Carlos Correa. The Astros will also make the very first selection in the major league draft this June and could have another top pick end up in the Quad Cities. With new rides, new attractions, new improvements, a new affiliate and future major league stars, this season will be one every fan will not want to miss!

DAVENPORT, Iowa (APRIL 6, 2013) - More than 300 runners and walkers competed in the first-ever Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run presented by Palmer Chiropractic Clinics on Saturday morning, helping raise more than $5,000 towards the Bandit Scholars Program.

 

All proceeds benefit the Bandit Scholars Program, which annually awards the Keith Lucier Memorial Scholarship and the Bandit Scholarship. Each scholarship pays the entire first-year college tuition for two Quad Cities-area students.

 

"All of the participants, volunteers, staff and spectators made the first Bandits Race to Home 5K a memorable and unique community event and a great way to kick off another fun-filled season at Modern Woodmen Park," said River Bandits owner Dave Heller. "We want to thank the people of the Quad Cities for their outstanding participation and support of the Bandit Scholars Program, and look forward to welcoming everyone back to the ballpark for Thursday's home opener."

 

The fastest male and female finishers in each of the 10 age groups - 19 & under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, and 60 & older - were awarded trophies courtesy of Crown Trophy, while the second and third place finishers received medals.  Additionally, the top three male and female runners were awarded with trophies.

 

Below is a full list of the winners in their respective age group.

 

Male

1st Place

Time

2nd Place

Time

3rd Place

Time

Overall

Jerry Lack (East Moline, IL)

18:01

Chris Rubel (Bettendorf, IA)

18:26

Heath Nichols

19:22

19 & U

Tyler Brewster (Bettendorf, IA)

20:18

Spencer Feldman (Atalissa, IA)

22:53

Seth West (Orion, IL)

23:05

20-24

Michael Henrekin (Tampico, IL)

23:12

Gradeigh De La Rosa

25:01

Kevin Weis (Davenport, IA)

25:41

25-29

Josh Hendrix (Davenport, IA)

20:54

Jacob Clark (Davenport, IA)

20:58

Tyler Drury (Davenport, IA)

22:21

30-34

Josh Berka (Iowa City, IA)

21:47

Dan Bailey (Davenport, IA)

25:32

Mitch Driscoll (Taylor Ridge, IL)

26:18

35-39

Billy Butler (Moline, IL)

20:47

Joel Abrams (Ely, IA)

23:23

David Krogman (Muscatine, IA)

24:26

40-44

Brad Palmer (Davenport, IA)

23:29

Johnny Hawkins (Rock Island, IL)

24:06

Logan Lee (Coal Valley, IL)

24:10

45-49

Marvin McMeekan (Milan, IL)

20:04

Rob Woodall (Bettendorf, IA)

24:27

Scott Carlson (Davenport, IA)

24:28

50-54

Scott Caldwell (Moline, IL)

20:09

Kevin Kurrle (Macomb, IL)

20:57

Daryl Jeffers (Rock Island, IL)

24:48

55-59

William Heller (Davenport, IA)

24:54

Steve Vipond (Aledo, IL)

26:13

Tom Schuetz (Bettendorf, IA)

27:00

60+

Mark Cook (Hampton, IL)

22:03

Gary Nelson (Leclaire, IA)

25:05

Gary McCormick (Coal Valley, IL)

27:12

 

Female

1st Place

Time

2nd Place

Time

3rd Place

Time

Overall

Cathy Lack (East Moline, IL)

22:00

Cassidy Foltz (Prophetstown, IL)

22:18

Amanda Brown (Davenport, IA)

23:06

19 & U

Franki Crites (Davenport, IA)

23:18

Kaitlyn Powell (Blue Grass, IA)

25:25

Aaliyah Lopez (Davenport, IA)

31:55

20-24

Sabrina Dejong (Hampton, MO)

23:39

Hilary Wellman (Davenport, IA)

23:39

Brittany Lichty (Davenport, IA)

25:55

25-29

Christie Webber (Bettendorf, IA)

24:11

Lori Blocker (Davenport, IA)

25:48

Brittany Howe (Taylor Ridge, IL)

26:17

30-34

Jill Rubel

23:16

Adriana Aldape (Davenport, IA)

23:33

Nicole Bussard (Coal Valley, IL)

25:53

35-39

Nicole Callahan (Moline, IL)

24:11

Heidi Woodford (Dewitt, IA)

26:05

Tonya Wisor (Davenport, IA)

26:15

40-44

Beth Markovich (Bettendorf, IA)

25:17

Julie Jennings (McCausland, IA)

26:06

Michelle Koops (Davenport, IA)

28:58

45-49

Kari Koster (Geneseo, IL)

23:50

Penny Jagers (Bettendorf, IA)

25:04

Georgene Zust (Bettendorf, IA)

28:05

50-54

Bridget Stengel (Moline, IL)

27:20

Ann Morland (Galesburg, IL)

27:43

Ann Faulhaber (Davenport, IA)

31:09

55-59

Kathy Mackie (Dewitt, IA)

28:21

Jolene Vipond (Aledo, IL)

29:55

Linda Lanman (Davenport, IA)

38:56

60+

Marianne Schroeder (Bettendorf, IA)

28:35

Margie Schaefer (Moline, IL)

34:44

Floria Moore (East Moline, IL)

39:12

 

The Bandits Race to Home 5K began on River Drive and Western Avenue in downtown Davenport, Iowa, crossed the Centennial Bridge to Rock Island, Ill., headed over to the Rock Island Arsenal, then back across the Arsenal Bridge before finishing at home plate in Modern Woodmen Park.

 

The Fun Run featured young contestants racing the River Bandits' mascot Rascal from outside the left field wall of the stadium and finishing just inside the gate of Modern Woodmen Park.  Each contestant was awarded a Fun Run ribbon to commemorate his or her victory over Rascal.

 

Additional sponsors for the Bandits Race to Home 5K and Fun Run were Western Illinois University (Quad Cities campus), ECS, McDonald's and Hy-Vee.

UP NEXT: The 2013 home opener at Modern Woodmen Park is Thursday, April 11.Tickets for the 2013 season are now on sale! Call 563-324-3000 or visit www.riverbandits.com. It's not too late lock in your season ticket plan for the 2013 season! Season ticket and mini-plan packages start at just seven games and begin at less than $50. Call a River Bandits account representative today at 563-324-3000 to choose your seats and get the details of our various mini-plan packages.
The River Bandits scored four unearned runs on three Kane County errors in a 4-1 win at Fifth Third Bank Ballpark. Right-hander Lance McCullers struck out five batters in five shutout innings, and third baseman Rio Ruiz went 2-for-4 with a two-run double to cap a three-run eighth inning that broke a 1-1 tie. Quad Cities has played error-free baseball the first two games, while the Cougars have comitted three errors in each of the first two games.

CHICAGO - Governor Pat Quinn today took action on the following bills:

 

Bill No.: SB 1076

An Act Concerning: Civil Law

Allows the Village of Maryville to transfer a portion of its land to the Maryville Community Library District and to sell another portion of its land to a person or entity.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 1556

An Act Concerning: Government

Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to exempt some positions from collective bargaining.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: Immediate

 

Bill No.: SB 2979

An Act Concerning: Economic Development

Allows manufacturers and authorized vendors of emergency lights to temporarily mount such lights on a vehicle for demonstration purposes, and requires that such a vehicle, if operated on the highway with the lights uncovered, contain signage which indicates that the vehicle is not an emergency vehicle.

Action: Signed

Effective Date: June 1

 

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Partnership to Improve Health of Lake Pátzcuaro and Lake Michigan, Boost Tourism and Protect Habitat

MEXICO CITY - Governor Pat Quinn today joined Honorable Fausto Vallejo Figueroa - the Governor of Michoacán, Mexico - to sign a Sister Lake agreement between Lake Pátzcuaro and Lake Michigan. This unique connection is part of Governor Quinn's agenda to drive Illinois' economy forward and make Illinois one of the most eco-friendly states in the country. The pact pledges cooperation and sharing of best practices to enhance recreational use, boost tourism, improve commercial use and protect natural habitats.

"Today we are sealing the official friendship between our two states and our two lakes, and vowing to cooperate in solving the challenges faced by both waterways," Governor Quinn said. "The Illinois Sister Rivers/Sister Lakes project currently has partners - 'hermanas' - in Brazil, China, Ireland, Israel, Poland and South Korea. We are proud to have a new 'hermana' today in Mexico."

The Memorandum of Understanding signing ceremony was witnessed by officials from Mexico and the United States, including Pátzcuaro Mayor Salma Karrum, Erongarícuaro Mayor Everardo Alberto Cortés and State Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-Cicero).

In the Memorandum of Understanding, the governors agreed to cooperate in the following areas of mutual interest: exotic and invasive species, fishing population research, harmful algal blooms, water quality and pollution.

Lake Pátzcuaro is 200 miles west of Mexico City in the state of Michoacán. The Sister Lake agreement is part of the Sister Rivers/Sister Lakes Initiative created by Governor Quinn to enable public officials in diverse nations to share creative solutions to common waterway problems, such as run-off, flooding and invasive species. Governor Quinn has crafted Lake Michigan and Illinois River partnerships with Brazil's Capibaribe River, China's Huangpu River, Ireland's River Lee, Israel's Lake Kinneret, Poland's Vistula River and South Korea's Han River.

Governor Quinn noted that for many Illinoisans of Mexican heritage, Michoacán was the home of their parents or grandparents and holds a special place in their hearts. One of the world's highest lakes, Lake Pátzcuaro is known as the "door to heaven." Michoacán is also the starting point for the migrating Monarch butterflies who travel from central Mexico all the way to Illinois, a symbol of the long-standing relationship between Illinois and Michoacán. The Monarch butterfly is the official state insect of Illinois.

Lake Michigan and Lake Pátzcuaro shaped fond memories for generations of families in Illinois and Michoacán. Today, the lakes face similar challenges. To combat the problem of silt build up, Governor Quinn shared details of an innovative project called "Mud-to-Parks," in which sediment was dredged from the bottom of the waterway, shipped to an abandoned steel mill site and spread out. Within months, grasses and animals began populating the area.

The Sister Lake signing occurred on the third day of Governor Quinn's trade mission to Mexico aimed at promoting tourism, water technology, agribusiness and manufacturing. Governor Quinn said the partnership will help boost tourism and export opportunities between Illinois and Michoacán. Earlier today, the governor laid wreaths at the monuments honoring Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr., in a Mexico City park. The governor also met with the Governor of the State of Mexico, Mayor of Mexico City and U.S. Ambassador to Mexico.

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Davenport, IA- Low Tea at the German American Heritage Center! Join the ladies of 'Once Upon A Tea Tyme' as they host a Victorian Bridal Tea at the German American Heritage Center on Sunday, April 21st at 1:30. Learn about Victorian tea customs and bridal traditions while you enjoy a lavish buffet of treats and sweets! Stop by the Center's Vintage Vows & Veils bridal history exhibition! Please make reservations in advance by calling 563-322-8844. This event is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Groups welcome!

The German American Heritage Center is located at 712 W 2nd St. Davenport, Ia. For more information, contact Kelly at 563-322-8844 or kelly.lao@gahc.org.

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Dave Loebsack announced today that he will tour Cobham Life Support in Davenport on MONDAY, April 8th.  Loebsack will tour the facility and meet with senior staff and employees.  Cobham recently announced that they were adding 60 jobs at their Davenport plant.

Note: Loebsack and senior officials will meet with media following the tour

Cobham Life Support Media Availability

Cobham Life Support

Main entrance

2734 Hickory Grove Rd, Davenport

Media Availability at 4:00pm

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(DES MOINES)  - Gov. Terry Branstad today signed the following bills into law:

House File 14 an Act relating to the enforcement of weight limitations for vehicles with retractable axles.

House File 131 an Act authorizing charitable giving payroll deductions for community college employees.

House File 307 an Act establishing the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.

House File 417 an Act relating to nonsubstantive code corrections.

House File 469 an Act relating to  business corporations, including by providing for their organization and operation; providing for the relationship between shareholders, directors, and officers; and including effective date provisions.

House File 486 an Act relating to persons offering orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services to the public, and relating to the scope of orthotic, prosthetic, and pedorthic services which may be ordered by certain health care providers, and including transition provisions.

House File 591 an Act relating to estates and trusts including retroactive and other applicability provisions.

Senate File 183 an Act relating to matters under the purview of the credit union division of the Department of Commerce, and making penalties applicable.

Senate File 184 an Act relating to programs and services under the purview of the Department on Aging.

Senate File 203 an Act relating to mental health and disability services requirements involving the Department of Human Services and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

Senate File 327 an Act concerning the municipal fire and police retirement system and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

Senate File 347 an Act relating to record checks of prospective and current health care employees and certain students and including effective date and applicability provisions.

Senate File 349 an Act relating to the deadline for obtaining a registration fee credit for a vehicle that is sold, transferred, or junked or for a motor vehicle purchased by a lessee, and including effective date provisions.

Senate File 351 an Act relating to service providers under Medicaid home and community-based services waivers.

Senate File 357 an Act relating to Medicaid program integrity, and providing penalties.

Senate File 390 an Act relating to certain title abstracts to property with private sewage disposal systems and providing effective date and retroactive applicability provisions.

Senate File 394 an Act relating to informal conferences on contested citations or regulatory insufficiencies in health care facilities or assisted living programs and including applicability provisions.

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Psychologist Offers 4 Tips for Maintaining Balance in Difficult Times

It's no wonder nearly one in 10 Americans suffers from depression.

"Top risk factors include being unable to work or unemployed; having no health insurance; suffering from obesity," notes psychologist Gregory L. Jantz, citing a Centers for Disease Control study.

"Unfortunately, those topics have dominated headlines for the past five years. What's worse, by 2020, the World Health Organization estimates depression will be second most debilitating disease worldwide."

The author of "Overcoming Anxiety, Worry and Fear," (www.aplaceofhope.com) says these negative emotions along with sustained, excessive stress can lead to depression, which now overshadows other  problems for which patients seek help at his clinic.

"Depression can be rooted in a number of problems, and those need to be addressed - simply taking a pill is not usually effective treatment. Anger, fear and guilt can all be underlying causes, even when the person isn't aware he's experiencing those feelings."

A holistic treatment approach, which may or may not include medication, helps people overcome a bout of the debilitating illness, and learn techniques to manage it themselves, he says.

People at risk of depression can work at maintaining their emotional equilibrium by counterbalancing negative feelings with optimism, hope, and joy. This is most effective if they do this holistically, addressing the four main categories of human need.

"By purposefully feeding the intellectual, relational, physical, and spiritual aspects of your life positive emotions, you can achieve balance," Jantz says.

He offers these suggestions:

• Intellectual: Be aware of what you're feeding to your mind. Try reading a positive, uplifting book, and setting aside time in your day to fill yourself up intellectually with constructive, encouraging messages. Be aware of what you are reading and listening to, and seek to counter the negative input we all get with positive influences.

• Relational: Think of a person you really enjoy talking to, someone who makes you feel good about yourself or someone who's just fun to be around. Plan today to spend time with that person this week, even if it's just for a moment or two. Make the effort to verbalize your appreciation for his or her positive presence in your day.

• Physical: Physical activity is a wonderful way of promoting emotional health. Engage in some mild exercise this week. Take a walk around the neighborhood. Stroll through a city park. The goals are to get your body moving and to allow you to focus on something other than yourself and your surroundings. Greet your neighbors, stop at the park and watch someone playing with his dog, or cheer at a Little League game. Intentionally open up your focus to include the broader world around you.

• Spiritual Support: Take some time to nourish your spirit. If you are a member of a religious organization, make sure to attend services this week. If you are not, listen to some religious or meditative music. Spend time in quiet reflection, meditation, or prayer. Intentionally engage in an activity that replenishes and reconnects your spirit.

If you are not depressed but feel anxious and stressed, have trouble sleeping or find your not content much of the time, Jantz says it's time to start taking care of yourself.

"Depression is painful and as debilitating as any other disease," he says. "Take steps to de-stress your life and to work on emotional balance before it gets worse."

About Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D

Gregory L. Jantz has more than 25 years experience in mental health counseling and is the founder of The Center for Counseling and Health Resources, near Seattle, Wash. The Center, "a place for hope," provides comprehensive, coordinated care from a treatment team that addresses medical, physical, psychological, emotional, nutritional, fitness and spiritual factors involved in recovery. He is the best-selling author of more than 20 books, including "When Your Teenager Becomes...The Stranger in the House." If you're concerned you or a loved one may be depressed, visit www.aplaceofhope.com and click the "Are You?" tab for a self-evaluation.

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