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ROCK FALLS | FUNDRAISING RIDE
Prosecutor: Man knew sister-in-law was murdered Andersen charged in connection with missing woman’s death BY TERRI SIMON tsimon@shawmedia Shaw Media
Local saints depart for St. Jude Motorcycle riders raised nearly $28,000 for kids’ medical treatment BY PHILLIP HARTMAN phartman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5525 @phartman19
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ROCK FALLS – A tinge of pre-dawn reds and oranges swept the sky Thursday, painting the group of motorcycles gathered outside Long Shot Bar and Grill. Inside, a group of motorcycle riders, state and regional police, and Long Shot employees listened to last-minute preparations for a trek to deliver nearly $28,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The group of 18 riders and 11 passengers will take part in St. Jude Rides, a 3-day, 530-mile motorcycle ride to Memphis, Tennessee. At least two police escorts will join the ride, which ends Saturday. All money raised will go to the hospital, which treats patients 21 and younger free of charge. Based in Memphis, St. Jude has clinics in seven other locations nationwide, including Peoria. Riders were asked to raise at least $1,000, while passengers were asked to raise at least $500. Gary Fulrath, one of the local organizers, said $27,600 in local funds will be given to St. Jude. SAINTS continued on A34
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Taste of Fiesta
STERLING – Taste of Fiesta, a free celebration of Mexican Independence Day, features food, music, art, dance, a fair and businesses and resource booths from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Grandon Civic Center. There will be folkloric dancers, musicians, artists, kids’ crafts and more.
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Riders on a Harley-Davidson cross into Bureau County on Thursday morning as the local St. Jude Rides group of 18 riders and 11 passengers hit the road for Memphis, Tennessee. They left from Long Shot Bar and Grill in Rock Falls (above). Michael Krabbenhoeft/ mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.com
HENNEPIN – The man charged in the death of a Ladd woman – her brother-inlaw – found her dead in a vacant house in Standard, wrapped her body in a blanket and tied it up with rope and duct tape before burying it in a shallow grave – all the time knowing she had been murdered. That’s according to infor- Clifford A. mation revealed Thursday Andersen in his initial appearance in Putnam County Court. Clifford Andersen, 66, of Standard, is charged with concealment of a homicidal death, which carries 2 to 5 years in prison. Evidence was found in his Deborah home, investigators said, Dewey and he was arrested Tuesday. What connection Andersen may have to 104 Fifth St., where the body of Deborah K. Dewey, 62, was buried, was not divulged.
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More info on St. Jude Rides
BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier
Call Gary Fulrath at 815-499-6332 for more information on the local St. Jude Rides program. All donations are taxdeductible. Go to stjuderides.org for more information on the national fundraiser.
2 Visit the Prairie FRANKLIN GROVE – Autumn on the Prairie runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday at Nachusa Grasslands, 2075 Lowden Road. The free event will offer guided tours of prairie and savannas, bison, educational exhibits, butterfly hikes, and more. Local art will be on display, as well as a children’s tent, and a live raptor display. Go to nachusagrasslands.org for more information.
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One big project wraps up, another stalled by weather ROCK FALLS – One large, luminous Coloma Township Park District project should wrap up today, while another has been delayed by flooding. Planning started several years ago for an estimated $120,000 streetlight project in Centennial Park. The city partnered with the park district to put in some of the wiring for the new energy-efficient LED system. Local contractors also worked on the project. PROJECT continued on A44
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Craft, vendor show returns at CGH
STERLING – CGH Health Foundation’s vendor and craft show will run from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in Ryberg Auditorium at CGH Medical Center, 100 E. LeFevre Road. Vendors will sell items, and vendor gift baskets valued at $25 or more will be auctioned. Proceeds benefit the foundation. The bake sale previously held with the event has been moved to Oct. 7 in Ryberg Auditorium. Call Nicole Bollman at 815625-0400, ext. 4422, or Kim Hammer at 815-625-0400, ext. 1914 for more information.
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Folk’s coming to Nelson
NELSON – The Who Else Folk Festival will provide a full weekend of music at the Who Else Land along the railroad tracks at 126 Anderson Lane. The festival begins at 3 p.m. Friday and runs through 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $3, with kids 12 and younger free. Campsites will be available for $5. Concessions will be sold. Find the event on Facebook for more information. OBITUARIES......... A4 OPINION............... A6 POLICE................. A2
5 Get artsy in Morrison MORRISON – Paint the Town will begin at noon Saturday in downtown Morrison. “Art Matters” is the theme. Participants get supplies to paint a 5-by-5-foot square on the street. Register at paintthetownmorrison.com. The Harvest Hammer 5K, duathlon and color fun run are also Saturday. Go to www. harvesthammer.org/ for more information. Sunday breakfast and entertainment will cap off the weekend, with food cooked by the Morrison High School wrestling team from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food, artists, and craft booths, as well as music, will join the events from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Today’s weather High 78. Low 65. More on A3.
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