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Emotional end for Rockets
MEET THE COMETS’ SPARKPLUG
PREP BASEBALL, B1
dailyGAZETTE
STATE SOFTBALL, B1
Friday, June 5, 2015
SERVING ROCK FALLS, STERLING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1854
DIXON DEFAMATION LAWSUIT
FRANKLIN GROVE
Finally, his full-court press is over
It’s the place to B&B How suite it is ... New bed and breakfast will be at nature’s doorstep
Coach’s suit settled after 7 years BY CHRISTI WARREN cwarren@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5521 @SeaWarren
DIXON – After a 7-year trek through the court system, the defamation case filed by a former Dixon High School basketball coach and athletic director has settled out of court. The suit, filed by Steve Sandholm, 64, in April 2008, claimed that some parents defamed him when they accused him, online and on the radio, of verbally abusing his players, and making profanity-laced speeches during halftime. Sandholm also sued NRG Media, the company that
owns WIXN radio, and the station’s g e n e r a l manager, Al Knickrehm. NRG and Knickrehm settled with Sandholm in Steve September. Sandholm Parents Richard Kuecker, Ardis Kuecker, Mike Venier, David Deets, and Robert Shomaker settled in January, said Stephen Fieweger, Sandholm’s attorney. SETTLEMENT CONTINUED ON A4
ROCK FALLS
City won’t haggle over garage sales Woman says 6 a year isn’t enough; council says it is
Photos: Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
The Blackhawk Room is one of two attic rooms in the Lincoln Way Bed and Breakfast. It shares a large communal space and a shower with the Sauk Room.
BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570
BY JERMAINE PIGEE jpigee@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5525 @JPigee84
@pam_eggemeier
FRANKLIN GROVE – Visitors of Franklin Creek State Park and the Nachusa Grasslands will soon have a place to stay for the night. That’s because the Lincoln Way Inn Bed and Breakfast will open its doors and welcome guests June 22. At 409 N. State St. in Franklin Grove, the bed and breakfast will include five themed guest rooms, an outdoor hot tub and fireplace, a four-season dining porch, and a library with a computer and printer for guest use. B&B CONTINUED ON A5
TOP5 Your Weekend
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Bless your bike in Dixon
DIXON – A blessing of the bikes event is set for 1 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday along the Dixon riverfront between Hennepin and Galena avenues. There will be live music, giveaways, handouts and refreshments. All are welcome to this family-friendly event
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ROCK FALLS – City resident Kayla Koester has a sophisticated system in mind for her
SALES CONTINUED ON A4
INSIDE A second life for organs, a second chance for life ... Rock Falls boy needs a new kidney –and you can help, A2 Doc debunks myths about organ donations, A7 Surgeon conduct first-of-its-kind skull transplant, A13
Lisa Ayers, owner of Lincoln Way Inn Bed and Breakfast, describes the efforts that went in to restoring the 100-plus-year-old home. For more photos, see page 5A and saukvalley.com.
Do some Rockin’ on the riverfront
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Here’s an event worth crowing about
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DIXON – The inaugural Rockin’ on the Rock runs from 3 to 10 p.m. Saturday on the city’s riverfront. Hosted by Dixon Public Schools and Dixon Main Street, the event is a fundraiser for Dixon Public Schools athletics and activities. There will be live music, a bags tourney, food and beer, and a 50/50 raffle.
LYNDON – The annual Lyndon Crow Festival will be from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday along First Avenue. There will be a fun run for golf carts, ATVs, riding mowers and other low-speed vehicles. There also will be pool and bags tournaments, food and craft vendors, live music, children’s activities and more. Admission is free, but donations are accepted.
DIXON – The Dixon Kiwanis Club is having a rummage sale from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Heritage Square, 620 N. Ottawa Ave. Coffee and sweets will be sold. Proceeds will benefit Kiwanis International Eliminate Project, the goal of which is to eliminate tetanus in mothers and infants worldwide.
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garage sales, but the law tends to get in her way. Koester, who lives in the 1300 block of 13th Avenue, was at Thursday’s Ordinance Committee meeting to get clarification on how she can mastermind the sales. “There seems to be some confusion about what you can and can’t do,” Koester told the committee.
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ABBY ................... A7 BUSINESS ......... A13 COMICS ............. A12
CROSSWORD....B12 LIFESTYLE ..... A7-A8 LOTTERY ............. A2
Come rummage around in Dixon
OBITUARIES ........ A4 OPINION .............. A6 REVIEW ................ A4
Show off your dog at Granny Rose
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DIXON – Is your dog athletic, obedient, or a pretty poser? If so, you should be at the seventh annual Show ‘N Show-Off Day on Saturday at Granny Rose Animal Shelter, 613 River Lane. Judging starts at 9 a.m. Day-of entries are $10 for the first class and $1 for each additional entry of the same dog, and will be taken from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
Today’s weather High 79. Low 56. More on A3.
History afoot Take a day trip to Skokie, A7.
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