<ul><li><p>$1.00 TODAYS EDITION: 24 PAGES</p><p>2 SECTIONSVOL. 166ISSUE 47</p><p>INDEXTO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PAPER, CALL 815-284-2224</p><p>Todays weatherHigh 88. Low 70.</p><p>More on A3.</p><p>Need work?Check out your classifieds, B7.</p><p>ABBY ..........A8COMICS ........B6CROSSWORD ..B10</p><p>LIFESTYLE ......A8LOTTERY .......A2NATION ........A7</p><p>OBITUARIES ....A4OPINION .......A6POLICE ........A2</p><p>Your source for community news and sports 7 days a week.</p><p>A grand time in the park </p><p>PLAN!T, A9-12</p><p>CLIPPERS TRY ON A NEW DIVISION FOR SIZE</p><p>PREP FOOTBALL, B1</p><p>TELEGRAPHThursday, July 7, 2016 n SERVING DIXON AND THE SURROUNDING AREA SINCE 1851</p><p>BY RACHEL RODGERSrrodgers@saukvalley.com815-625-3600, ext. 5529</p><p>@rj_rodgers</p><p>DIXON The county is honing in on a new administrator.</p><p>The Lee County Board began search-ing for its first administrator in the fall, </p><p>with a targeted hire date of March 1. Three candidates were chosen from two rounds of searches, but each declined the offer for financial or geographical reasons.</p><p>The board reopened the search after its March 16 meeting, and five board members formed a selection commit-</p><p>tee. Four finalists were chosen from a pool of 19 applicants from the area and out of state, and the committee inter-viewed them Tuesday.</p><p>I think we found someone, board member Marilyn Shippert said.</p><p>Committee members interviewed each finalist for about an hour, ask-</p><p>ing questions about their management styles and what they expect with the position.</p><p>Their names are not being released at this time, but Shippert, the committee chairwoman, said they hope to make a choice soon.</p><p>BY CHRISTOPHER HEIMERMANcheimerman@saukvalley.com</p><p>815-625-3600, ext. 5523CHeimerman_SVM</p><p>STERLING This is how things often go at Soldiers Lounge. War stories bring laughs, but also draw tan-gents to subjects like discipline and respect, and how younger generations are sorely lacking in both.</p><p>Then it happens. The topic turns to Honor Flights. One of the five men sitting around the table Wednesday afternoon, Army veteran Dave Reyes, is planning to go on one soon. To his left is John Espinoza, a Marine veteran who was a guardian on a 2009 flight. He shares a few anecdotes from the pow-erful experience.</p><p>It reminds Moe Rhodes of when the touring min-iature version of the Vietnam Memorial made a stop in Rock Falls.</p><p>County closes in on candidateBoard narrows down list for administrator position, poised to make an offer</p><p>At ease, soldier</p><p>Soldiers Lounge not only serves as a place where veterans can </p><p>relax, but where friends and family can find support</p><p>BUSINESSSTERLING</p><p>LEE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR SEARCH</p><p>Photos by Michael Krabbenhoeft/mkrabbenhoeft@saukvalley.comVeterans sit around a table and enjoy coffee at the Soldiers Lounge on Wednesday afternoon as they share stories.</p><p>Austin Ryan (left) and Austin Sensenig haul out piec-es from an old barn for their business, Green River Barn Salvage.</p><p>Photos by Philip Marruffo/pmarruffo@saukvalley.comThey started out on a farm, but theyll end up in a liv-ing room. Old pieces of barn board wait to be cut and finished at Green River Barn Salvage. </p><p>Online extraRead this story at </p><p>saukvalley.com to hear veterans talk at Soldiers Lounge about experiences during their service.</p><p>Chairmen of the boards</p><p>Opportunity knocks on old barn doors for a pair of Newman grads</p><p>BY JERMAINE PIGEEjpigee@saukvalley.com</p><p>815-625-3600, ext. 5525@JPigee84</p><p>WALNUT For some people, an old barn is nothing more than an eyesore.</p><p>But for Green River Barn Salvage owners Austin Ryan and Austin Sensenig, an old barn is a new opportunity to make some money.</p><p>The two 2010 Newman High School graduates, both 24 and longtime friends, use wood from old corn cribs and barns to make tables, cabinets and other furniture.</p><p>Most of the time, we will go in a gutted building and take the pieces that we want, Ryan said. That is a way to save something before its destroyed.</p><p>Green River Barn Salvage, in operation since May 2015, is housed in a old shop on a farm where Sensenig lives, just outside of Walnut.</p><p>We are always in contact with anyone who has an excavator or a backhoe, said Ryan, who lives in Rock Falls. We can make dinner tables, benches, book-shelves, bird feeders, bird houses, everything.</p><p>The two also sell antiques, such as old bottles, lan-terns, signs, tools and lawn care equipment.</p><p>CANDIDATE continued on A54 </p><p>LOUNGE continued on A54 </p><p>BOARDS continued on A54 JOHN </p><p>ESPINOZAFor veterans, just being able to talk about their service </p><p>is like going to confession.</p><p>MOE RHODES</p><p>Memories of war still haunt Vietnam </p><p>and Gulf War veteran.</p><p>SERGIO SOTELOPutting his last </p><p>dollar into running Soldiers Lounge, </p><p>with help from donors and the good Lord.</p><p>PABLO VAZQUEZ</p><p>His daughter, Jacqueline </p><p>Vazquez, will be deployed this year. </p><p>Im very proud of that.</p></li><li><p>POLICE</p><p>Sterling PoliceJenaea A.M. Bourgeiois, </p><p>20, of Sterling; 2:37 a.m. Wednesday in the 600 block of West Third Street; leaving the scene of a prop-erty accident, driving while license suspended; given notice to appear in court.</p><p>Norden W. Scanlan, 78, of Tampico; 12:58 p.m. Wednesday at East Third Street and Fourth Avenue; failure to yield at stop inter-section; state citation issued.</p><p>James T. Wood Jr., 41, of Rock Falls; 4:08 p.m. Wednesday; Ogle County warrant for failure to appear speeding; posted $277 bond and released.</p><p>Dixon PoliceCoy Miller, 25, of Gran-</p><p>ville; 8 p.m. Tuesday in the 700 block of South Ottawa Avenue; Bureau County warrant for failure to appear; taken to Lee County Jail.</p><p>Bryan Austin, 48, of For-reston; 4:40 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of South Hennepin Avenue; battery; released on individual bond with pending court date.</p><p>Boy, 16, of Forreston; 4:45 p.m. Tuesday in the 200 block of Hennepin Avenue; battery; released to his parent.</p><p>Amboy PoliceMariah C. Brookins, 25, </p><p>of Tuscola; 6:15 p.m. Sat-urday at Mason Avenue and Joe Drive; speeding 45 mph </p><p>in a 30-mph zone; given traffic citation and released after posting bond.</p><p>Lenardo B. Illagan, 56, of Westmont; 5:47 p.m. Saturday at Mason Avenue and Water Street; operat-ing uninsured vehicle; given traffic citation and released after posting bond.</p><p>Lee County SheriffTammy S. Hoadley, 53, </p><p>of Paw Paw; 5:07 p.m. Tuesday; driving under the influence, driving under the influence with a blood alcohol content greater than .08; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.</p><p>Scott F. Cook, 30, of Rochelle; 7:49 a.m. Tues-day; warrant for failure to appear contempt, warrant for failure to appear dam-age to property; posted bond and released.</p><p>Xzavier D. Parker, 24, of Orsonville, Wisconsin; 7:14 a.m. Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear retail theft, Ogle County warrant for failure to appear driv-ing 15 to 20 mph above the speed limit; held at Lee County Jail.</p><p>Ogle County Sheriff</p><p>Shelby Crossen, 51, of Rockford; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.</p><p>Keegan Akers, 20, of Rochelle; Tuesday; motion to increase bond; posted bond and given notice to appear in court.</p><p>Chet Harrolle, 34, of Oregon; Tuesday; warrant for failure to appear; given notice to appear in court.</p><p>Michael Shaw, 47, of Stillman Valley; 12:04 a.m. Wednesday in the 8000 block of Kishwaukee Road; violation of order of protec-tion; taken to Ogle County Jail, held in lieu of bond, and given notice to appear in court.</p><p>BIRTHDAYSHappy birthday to Kiaya </p><p>Dickerson, Breanna Davis, 1, Sierra Harris, 16, Karen Schmidt, Rita Peltier, and Arlene Miller, all today.</p><p>Books on First</p><p>Live Music on Saturdaysfrom 7-9pm</p><p>07/09 Louise Price07/16 Les Floto</p><p>07/23 Andrew Robinson</p><p>The Premier IndependentBookseller &amp; Coffeehouse</p><p>in the Sauk Valley202 West First St.Downtown Dixon</p><p>815.285.BOOK(2665)www.booksonfirst.com</p><p>SM-ST3520-0707</p><p>EZ</p><p>Alden Power Swivel Recliner</p><p>New Town Reclining Sofa</p><p>Dempsey Sectional as Shown</p><p>Carpenter Dining Group</p><p>Kingman Swivel Chair Gemini Tables William Sofa William Chair</p><p>Lakewood Sofa</p><p>Cassidy PowerRecliner</p><p>Champion Sofa Thornton Chair and a Half&amp; Cocktail Ottoman</p><p>Keystone Entertainment Base Chicago Reclining Sofa Dylan Leather Sofa</p><p>Westside LeatherHigh Leg Recliner</p><p>Patterson Sofa</p><p>Sale</p><p>New Town Reclining SofaLakewood Sofa Westside LeatherHigh Leg Recliner</p><p>Patterson Sofa</p><p>SSaSaleSSaSaleSSale</p><p>EZ Credit! *0% Interest No Sales Tax!</p><p>101 W 2nd Street, Rock Falls, IL(815) 625-0129</p><p>July 1st - July11th</p><p>SM-ST5001-0730</p><p>Call Beth today!815-440-8307</p><p>Beth WilsonOwner/Managing Broker</p><p>SaukSaukSProperties</p><p>ValleyValleyVWilson &amp; Associates</p><p>Selling Homesand SupportingOur Community</p><p>SM-ST4229-0729</p><p>SaukValleyProperties.com</p><p>Were we in ERROR?Getting it right</p><p>We care about accu-racy, and we want to correct errors promptly. Please call mistakes to our attention at 815-284-2222 or 815-625-3600, ext. 5501 or 5502.</p><p>CorrectionThere are none today.</p><p>COMMUNITY WATCH</p><p>Pick Three-Midday: 9-0-4 Fireball: 9Pick Three-Evening: 8-0-1 Fireball: 2Pick Four-Midday: 6-0-4-4 Fireball: 5Pick Four-Evening: </p><p>5-2-6-8 Fireball: 6Lucky Day Lotto Midday: 22-28-34-41-45Lucky Day Lotto Evening: 5-8-22-23-28Estimated Lotto jackpot: $13.75 million</p><p>Estimated Mega Millions jackpot: $508 millionEstimated Powerball jackpot: $257 million </p><p>POWERBALL2-24-31-57-66 </p><p>Powerball: 18</p><p>LOTTERY NUMBERS</p><p>OPIOID MARKETING</p><p>CHICAGO (AP) The city of Chicago and Pfizer announced an agreement Wednesday committing the drugmaker to disclos-ing the serious risks of addiction in its market-ing of prescription opioid painkillers.</p><p>Chicago is suing five pharmaceutical compa-nies, alleging they have misrepresented the ben-efits of opioids while concealing serious health risks associated with the drugs. Pfizer Inc. is not named in that lawsuit, and the city said it found no evidence that the company engaged in any misconduct in its market-</p><p>ing. Mayor Rahm Emanu-els office said Pfizer has cooperated with the citys investigation, providing documents and other evi-dence relevant to Chica-gos claims against other drugmakers.</p><p>Prescription opioid abuse is blamed for nearly 19,000 deaths a year in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The highly addictive class of narcotic painkillers is used to treat common, chronic condi-tions such as back pain and arthritis.</p><p>This landmark agree-ment is a big step in the </p><p>right direction to help protect and educate the public about the true risks and benefits of highly potent and highly addictive painkillers, Emanuel said in a writ-ten statement. The use of these drugs has led to a dramatic rise in drug addiction, overdose and diversion in communities across the nation, includ-ing in Chicago.</p><p>In a statement, Pfizer described the agreement as voluntary, adding that it was pleased to work with the City of Chicago to help address the seri-ous problem of prescrip-tion opioid abuse.</p><p>The agreement requires Pfizer to disclose that there is an addiction risk even when opioids are used as directed. It also must note that there are no adequate or well-con-trolled studies of the use of these drugs for longer than 12 weeks. Under the agreement, Pfizer is barred from supporting any organization or indi-vidual who makes inac-curate claims about the risks and benefits of opi-oids.</p><p>Pfizer will also fund medical education pro-grams for health care providers prescribing opioids.</p><p>Pfizer will note addiction risksDrugmaker says its pleased to work with Chicago to address issue</p><p>Federal officials warn of false-document scams</p><p>CHICAGO (AP) Federal officials are warning residents to beware of scams in which fraudulent court documents seek payments or per-sonal financial information.</p><p>The Chicago-based U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois says peo-ple have reported receiving emails with official-looking papers that claim to be from the court.</p><p>A court statement says some of the documents might tell recipients that theyre entitled to money from a class action settlement. The mes-sages might add that recipients must first send in a payment themselves or </p><p>provide their financial details before they get any settlement money.</p><p>Some documents could include a judges forged signature or a forged court seal.</p><p>The statement says anyone who thinks they might have been the tar-get of such a scam can file a com-plaint online with the FBIs Internet Crime Complaint Center.</p><p>Police find decomposed remains in garbage can</p><p>ROCKFORD (AP) A northern Illinois coroner says she believes bones and other material found in a garbage can outside an apartment is a partially decomposed body.</p><p>Winnebago County Coroner Sue Fiduccia told the Rockford Register Star the contents of the garbage can discovered in Rockford on Wednes-day have been taken to the morgue. Police say the garbage can was found outside an apartment that belongs to someone who appears to be a hoarder. Fiduccia says items are stacked high throughout the apartment, making finding and determining what is evidence more difficult.</p><p>Fiduccia says she cannot say whether the remains are those of a man or a woman. She says it will take several days to come up with an identification and a cause of death.</p><p>IN BRIEF</p><p>A2 Telegraph www.saukvalley.com Thursday, July 7, 2016</p><p>TELEGRAPHFounded in 1851(USPS 158-860)</p><p>The B.F. Shaw Printing Co., 113-115 Peoria Ave., Dixon, IL 61021</p><p>Ernest Appleyard ............................Production CoordinatorSam R Fisher .......................................... 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