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Thursday, August 7, 2014
SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851
GRAND DETOUR | NEW DOCUMENTARY
‘John Deere’s Dream’ realized Scenes to be shot in Ogle County village BY ANGEL SIERRA asierra@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5695
GRAND DETOUR – Themes of ingenuity and perseverance permeate the histories of successful American entrepreneurs. Moline native Chris Burke hopes to capture that spirit in a documentary about a man who changed the agricultural world: John Deere. Burke, 41, focused the storyline of his screenplay on Deere’s early life – the parts that made the young man a renowned innovator – and
You can play a role You can help to complete the project by making a tax-deductible donation. Go to mrjohndeeremovie.com or facebook.com/ mrjohndeeremovie for details on how to contribute and for updates on the documentary. soon will use the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour as a backdrop. The new documentary, “The Best That Is In Me: Mr. John Deere’s Dream,” produced by Fourth Wall Films of Moline, will be narrated by venerable actor Rance Howard. It is scheduled to be released in early 2016.
Tribute to Mom Burke, who lives in Aurora with his wife, Jennifer, 40, and three daughters, started the project shortly after his mom, Karen, was diagnosed with thyroid cancer in January 2008. “She was the martyr,” Burke said. DEERE CONTINUED ON A7
Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
Steven Stukenberg of Harvard shows a smithed piece of iron to Brandon Block, 8, and grandmother Judy Jellerichs during Hammer-In 2014 on Saturday at the John Deere Historic Site in Grand Detour. A new documentary, “The Best That Is In Me: Mr. John Deere’s Dream,” will use the historic site as a backdrop.
TRACTORS SLOWLY, SURELY, SAFELY MAKE WAY TO DIXON
STERLING | PROPOSED DOG PARK
Dogged committee back at it Fencing focus for proposed project at Thomas Park BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 800-798-4085, ext. 5570
Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
ABOVE: More than 50 drivers participated in the One-Day Sublette Tractor Drive on Wednesday morning. The group left Sublette at 8 a.m. and traveled to Lowell Park in Dixon. Ride organizer Tom Dinges wished to thank the city of Dixon for its cooperation in helping the ride get through the city quickly and a safely. After lunch at the riverside park, the group drove back to Sublette.
STERLING – Fundraising efforts for a proposed dog park project at Thomas Park are ramping up after almost being aborted, according to project committee members. The concept of Sterling Bark Park was developed 2 years ago through Facebook conversations between some supporters now on the committee. “We talked about how we needed a dog park here, and we had supporters sign a petition,” committee member Pat McLeod said. The group then approached the Sterling Park District, which also formed a committee to study the idea. It was decided that the underused back portion of the park along Lynn Boulevard – anywhere from one-third to half the park – could provide enough space for dogs to run without their leashes. DOGGED CONTINUED ON A5
RIGHT: Jack Burns of Fenton was one of more than 50 drivers in the One-Day Sublette Tractor Drive group who made their way to Lowell Park on Wednesday morning.
TRACTORMANIA
DIALING UP THE FINE FOCUS Get a (much) closer look at the machines that traveled from Sublette to Dixon in this Saturday’s photo page, a weekly feature in your SV Weekend edition. And check out new photos every day at saukvalley.com
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TODAY’S EDITION: 24 PAGES 2 SECTIONS VOL. 163 ISSUE 69
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BUSINESS ......... A12 COMICS ...............B6 CROSSWORD....B11
DEAR ABBY ......... A8 LOTTERY ............. A2 OBITUARIES ........ A4
Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com
Turn to A3 to see photos from the Badger State Tractor Pull on Wednesday evening at the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville. OPINION .............. A6 PLAN!T ................. A9 SPORTS ...............B1
Today’s weather High 78. Low 61. More on A3.
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