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Friday, August 12, 2016 n SERVING ROCK FALLS, STERLING AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1854
SAUK VALLEY | EDUCATION
DIXON
A step in the right direction
Schools team up with Sterling police to help teach kids life lessons BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
STERLING – If even a school principal gets spooked when she sees police while driving, maybe we could all use a little more education. “When I see an officer in a car and I’m driving, my instant reaction is to hit my brakes, and my blood pressure goes up, even if I’m doing nothing wrong,” said Lindsy Stumpenhorst, about to enter her second year at the elementary school’s helm. That’s where a new partnership with local police should help.
Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
Rich Sanders of Dixon received a congressional commendation 2 weeks ago for his military service and longtime dedication to helping his fellow veterans. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who presented him with his commendation, said Sanders has “devoted his life to serving fellow veterans across the country and in his community.”
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High hopes for Nov. 8
Rich Sanders served his country, his community, and his fellow soldiers. And for his devotion to duty, his nation’s leaders gave him their thanks
BY RACHEL RODGERS rrodgers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5529 @rj_rodgers
DIXON – When Vietnam veteran Rich Sanders was receiving a national honor, he felt compelled to shift the limelight to his surrogate mother. Sanders received a congressional commendation 2 weeks ago for his military service and longtime dedication to helping his fellow veterans, an honor he shared with 89-year-old Terry Davis of Boston. “It was a great day for her; it was a great day for me,” Sanders said. “It’s really an honor.” Davis, of Dixon, was a former president of the American Gold Star Mothers, an organization of moth-
ers of service personnel killed in the course of duty, and one which Sanders served on as a board member. Davis’ son, Spc. Fourth Class Richard Davis Jr., died in June 1968, during the Vietnam War. Sanders said there’s no replacing her son, but he and Davis have formed a close bond during the past 3 decades. “I always call her mom, and she always gives me a hug and says ‘I love you,’” he said. Davis was a special guest during the July 28 ceremony in Ottawa, where U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger, R-Channahon, recognized eight veterans in the 16th Congressional District, including Sanders. SERVICE continued on A44
Board asks voters for $80.7 million in bonds, tax increase to take care of Dixon High School, other projects BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
DIXON – The school board has voted to place the referendums geared toward building a new Dixon High School on the November ballot and, to a great degree, has stepped away. The board on Wednesday unanimously approved two measures: one asking voters for permission to bond out the about $80.7 million to build the high school and bring the district’s buildings up to code; and the other to increase the sales tax 1 percent to alleviate some of the property tax increase that would come with the project.
U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger Congressman said heroes like Sanders “are the truest example of servant leadership, serving their country and community with honor
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It’ll be a bloody good show
DIXON – Fishers Bloody Gulch Bash, held in honor of Ben Beaman, will feature seven bands, including four from Dixon, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday at 734 Bloody Gulch Road. Bloody Gulch, Trippin Molly, Extinguish The Sun, and Brown Bag Charley, all of Dixon, will perform at the outdoor concert. Concertgoers can bring their own drinks and food; camping is free. The show is all ages, and admission is $8.
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Have a bash in Morrison
MORRISON – The Morrison Chamber of Commerce will present its second Back to School Bash from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Morrison Institute of Technology, 701 Portland Ave. The free event will have exhibitor booths with handson activities, games and information. Also featured: bounce houses, ambulance tours, snow cones, face painting, balloon animals, drawings for prizes, and a 50-50 raffle. Kids can also win two grand prizes: a limo ride to lunch at DQ Grill and Chill for a student and four friends, and a family fun pack for four to the Whiteside County Fair. Call 815-772-3757 or email morrisonchamber@morrisonil. org for more information.
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Polo gets its motors running
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POLO – The 27th annual Polo Chamber of Commerce Car, Bike and Truck Show will run from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday downtown, rain or shine. Awards for the top 50 entries will be given out at 3 p.m. There will be no classes. Registration is $12 and open from 7 a.m. to noon. Also at the show: food vendors, craft show, a 50-50 raffle, music, cash drawings and a swap meet. The On Any Sunday motorcycle museum, 208 W. Mason St. will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Call the chamber at 815946-3131 for more information.
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Learn about restaurant royalty
STERLING – The SterlingRock Falls Historical Society will present the movie “Onein-a-Million: the Cock Robin and Prince Castle Story” at 2 p.m. at Bethel Reformed Church, 230 E. 23rd St. Founded in Dixon in 1929 by Walter Fredenhagen and Earl S. Prince as Prince Castle – later, Cock Robin – the restaurant chain was known for its square ice cream scoops and thick “onein-a-million” malted milks and multimixers, manufactured in Sterling. Earl Prince Jr., the son of the founder, will be on hand to take questions and comments. The program is free and snacks will be served.
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Southern gospel in the park
AMBOY – The Chosen Ones, a family gospel/contemporary Christian music group will perform at 6 p.m. Saturday at Amboy City Park off of East Main Street. The group is celebrating more than 40 years in music. The concert is free, but donations will be accepted. There will be a dessert buffet following the concert. Go to thechosenones.org for more information about the band. Call Rick Wulf, pastor of East Grove Union Church, at 815-440-5321 or 815-376-6661 for more information.
Today’s weather High 82. Low 67. More on A3.
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