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PLAYERS FROM NEAR Rain was fair AND FAR HIT THE COURT weather in Amboy EMMA HUBBS CLASSIC, B1
LEE COUNTY 4-H FAIR, A10
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Lawmakers, local health officials agree: Amid the gridlock and gamesmanship ...
Dixon police officers confront a “shooter” at Washington Elementary School on Thursday morning during an active shooter drill. Emergency personnel from Lee County, including Dixon Police, City and Rural Fire Departments, Amboy Police Department, and Lee County Sheriff Department took part in the drill. Representatives from Whiteside County were also on hand for the training session.
It’s time for healthy discussions BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier
Today’s lesson plan: Saving lives
ROCK FALLS – Administrator Beth Fiorini easily sums up the Whiteside County Health Department’s relationship with government at any level: “We tell our leaders that if they take care of us, we’ll take care of our citizens,” Fiorini said. That message was received
Kinzinger: Political tenor hits a sour note Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.com
Whether he’ll endorse Trump remains to be seen, but one thing’s for sure: Congressman thinks America’s pretty great already
A man portraying a gunman makes his way through the halls of Washington Elementary School during an active shooter drill.
BY JEFF ROGERS jrogers@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5591 @EditorJeffSir
Dixon Fire Department paramedics carry an injured “victim” through the halls of Washington Elementary School while being escorted by law enforcement personnel.
DIXON – Adam Kinzinger’s fourth term in Congress from the 16th District will begin next year without opposition in 2016. His Republican Party challenger was ruled ineligible before the March primary, and the Democrats have no candidate on the Nov. 8 ballot. That doesn’t mean it’s not a political season for the Channahon Republican. He’s still wrestling with endorsing his party’s presidential nominee, Donald Trump. And he’s working to help re-elect Sen. Mark Kirk, and 10th District Congressman Bob Dold. Both are facing
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1 Fun in the sun MORRISON – The Morrison Parks and Recreation Department will hold its first free Summer Extravaganza from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Morrison Sports Complex at state Route 30 and Bishop Road. The event will feature free activities for kids and adults, and there will be a beer garden. 30 West, a Morrison band, will perform from 4 to 8 p.m., and fireworks will be at 9:30. Call 815-772-7657 for more information.
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by two state leaders Thursday, when state Sen. Neil Anderson, R-Rock Island, and state Rep. Mike Smiddy, D-Hillsdale, visited the health department and fielded questions from staff. This is a milestone year for the health department and health center. The health department celebrated its 50th anniversary in April, while the health center is marking its 10th year. HEALTHY continued on A134
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4-H Fair in Amboy
AMBOY – The 2016 Lee County 4-H Fair and Junior Show is underway and runs through Sunday at the fairgrounds, 1196 Franklin Grove Road. New this year is the T & C Rodeo; participants can register the day of the event for basic speed events, and youths can take part in the mutton-bustin’ competition. Also new this year is the Great American Carnival, with $20 wristbands available for all-day rides. Gates open at noon. Admission is $5 through Saturday, and $2 on Sunday. Children 12 and younger are admitted free. Go to leecounty4hcenter. com or find Lee Co. 4-H Fair & Jr. Show on Facebook for more information.
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STERLING – Centennial Auditorium at Sterling High School will present its summer production, “Footloose, The Musical,” at 7:30 p.m. today and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the theater, 1608 Fourth Ave. You know the story: Teenage boy from Chicago finds himself at odds with a small town, except for his new best friend – who just happens to be the reverend’s daughter. Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students. They are available at centennialauditorium. org or by calling the box office at 815622-3248 from 3 to 6 p.m. today.
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Pink Heals return
ROCK FALLS – The Pink Heals Tour, a group of first responders and their pink emergency vehicles, will return to the area to raise cancer awareness. The schedule (all times are approximate): Today – 9:15 a.m. at Morrison Community Hospital, 303 N. Jackson St., and noon at the Dixon Fire Department, 210 S. Hennepin Ave.; Saturday – 9:30 a.m. at the Sterling Police Department, 212 Third Ave., before heading to Rock Falls for lunch at the fire department, 1013 Seventh Ave. A Pink Party will be 6 to 9 p.m. at the Riverfront Patio, 301 E. Second St. Pink fireworks will begin at 9 p.m. Find the event on Facebook for more information.
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strong Democratic Party challenges. But one race Kinzinger doesn’t appear to be getting involved in is in the neighboring 17th District. There, Republican Patrick Harlan is challenging two-term Congresswoman Cheri Bustos, D-East Moline. “I haven’t talked to him,” Kinzinger said of Harlan as he met Wednesday morning with the Sauk Valley Media Editorial Board at the Telegraph office in Dixon. If Harlan wants to reach out to him, he’d be willing to talk, Kinzinger said. That they haven’t yet might reflect the fact that most political observers consider Bustos a considerable favorite. TENOR continued on A44 5
Dinner and a show
MOUNT MORRIS – String Ties, a bluegrass band from La Crosse, Wisconsin, will continue the Mount Morris Jamboree Committee’s summer schedule of free concerts from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the bandshell downtown. The performance follows the Mount Morris Community Farmers Market, which will run from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Rockford Bell Credit Union, 4 E. Main St. Locally sourced foods and crafts will be sold. Concessions will be sold at 6 p.m. by the Mount Morris Firefighters Association, which will serve walking taco boats and drinks, soda, water and berrylemonade smoothies. Proceeds benefit the firefighters.
Today’s weather High 76. Low 63. More on A3.
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