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Friday, September 16, 2016 n SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851
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Prosecutor: Man knew sister-in-law was murdered Andersen charged in connection with missing woman’s death BY TERRI SIMON tsimon@shawmedia Shaw Media
Surrounded by her team, Coach Olson makes the first shot on the new basketball court outside the facility.
COURT DEDICATED TO LATE KREIDER CLIENT, THANKS TO COMMUNITY’S GENEROSITY BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMAN cheimerman@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5523 CHeimerman_SVM
DIXON – As Kreider Services clients walked toward their brand-new basketball court Thursday morning, they stopped short of admiring it for just a moment. “Sorry about your son,” several of them said as they embraced Ralph Tompkins. Then the dedication of James’ Court got underway. May 23, 2015, Ralph and his wife, Kathy, lost their athletic social butterfly, James, at the age of 37. Because of how much the late Kreider client inspired his friends, and because of the generosity of his parents and the community, James’ buddies are eager to use that court to hopefully get as good as he was. “I love it,” Ziemke said. “I really miss him. We were friends, and he was hilarious. Hilarious.” Kreider CEO Jeff Stauter can attest to that. When James’ beloved Northern Illinois University Huskies football team upset Stauter’s Iowa Hawkeyes back in 2013, Monday couldn’t come fast enough for James. HOOP continued on A34
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. MURDERED continued on A44
COLOMA PARK DISTRICT
Photos by Alex T. Paschal/apaschal@saukvalley.com
One big project wraps up, another stalled by weather BY PAM EGGEMEIER peggemeier@saukvalley.com 815-625-3600, ext. 5570 @pam_eggemeier
TOP RIGHT: Ralph Tompkins hugs Lisa Olson, Kreider Services activities director, after the basketball jersey of his son, James, was retired during a court dedication ceremony Thursday at Kreider. A client at Kreider, James loved basketball. Following his death, James’ Court was built in his honor on the grounds of the Dixon facility.
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.
BOTTOM RIGHT: James’ jersey and number were retired during the ceremony and given to the Tompkins family, along with James’ five medals.
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TOP5 Your Weekend
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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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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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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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