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Monday, September 26, 2016
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ELECTION 2016 | PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE
Reality TV The ratings will be high tonight, and so will the stakes for Trump and Clinton – but the stakes will be even higher for the nation
WASHINGTON (AP) – Donald Trump needs to prove to voters that he has the policy depth and gravitas to serve as commander in chief. Hillary Clinton needs a moment to connect with Americans who question whether she can be trusted. In an election year that has upended Lights, camera ... political convention, the candidates’ reaction
best opportunity to conquer their A viewers guide of what weaknesses will come in the most trato look for from tonight’s ditional of campaign forums: Today’s debate. Page A9 90-minute, prime-time debate. Both campaigns expect a recordsetting television audience for the high-stakes showdown, which could help tip the balance in a tight White House race. DEBATE CONTINUED ON A9
LEFT: A cameraman sets up during rehearsals for the presidential debate on Sunday. AP
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DIXON: SCARECROW FEST
This black cat didn’t bring any bad luck, but it brought plenty of fun Sunday in downtown Dixon, where kids were playing with the colossal kitty during the Scarecrow Fest. The annual festival scared up plenty of fun along the riverfront and downtown during the morning and into the afternoon. It featured a scarecrow contest, pumpkin painting, face painting, henna tattoos, balloons, a petting zoo and live music. Vendors also were on hand selling treats crafts.
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Historian and blogger John Purvis of Princeton talks about his unique finds that’s he’s discovered while traveling through Illinois. Purvis’ blog, “Off the Beaten Path in Illinois” on blogspot.com, documents those sites.
He beats a path to history’s door Blogger hits the road – then heads off of it to find fascinating local stories BY TERRY THOMAS For Sauk Valley Media
PRINCETON – John Purvis always has been fascinated by history, especially the sort of history that goes beyond the headlines and delves into the nitty-gritty of everyday lives, the often obscure stories of ordinary people doing extraordinary things. “When I was right out of high school, I wanted to go to college and get a degree,” said the 55-year-old Princeton native. “I wanted to teach history, but the money wasn’t there and I had to go into the workforce.” HISTORY CONTINUED ON A10
SAUK VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
Something to crow about
Looking for a new adventure? Sauk director invites travelers to join him on a trip to America’s 47th state BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
LEFT: Patrick Shaw, 17 months, and mom Melissa were pinning their hopes on a strike, and they got it Sunday during the Scarecrow Fest. RIGHT: Lucas Wilcox, 9, of Rock Falls, puts some muscle into hauling a pumpkin he bought at the Scarecrow Fest.
DIXON – The spring break trip to New Mexico through Sauk Valley Community College comes with a disclaimer: It could be habit-forming. David Buchen, 67, director of the Small Business Development Center at Sauk, lived in New Mexico 15 years, and has led such a trip many times, but this is the first one organized by Sauk. ADVENTURE CONTINUED ON A5
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