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Roxie’s Boutique, which opened 8 months ago, is a new staple of downtown Dixon.

Owner Amy Fenwick, originally a Dixon resident, had just moved back to the area from California and saw a need for an fun, high-end retail and consignment shop.

!e boutique specializes in “unique, vintage "nds,” according to Fenwick.

One of the greatest "nds within the shop is the mirror wall, created by Fenwick to display beautiful mirrors full of charm.

“Many customers visit, "nd something they love, and wait to purchase,” Fenwick said. “However, they soon realize that the items do not last long.”

Inventory is constantly changing, with furniture, glassware, and clothing, especially for customer favorites.

Roxie’s now carries more than 50 #avors of old-fashioned sodas.

“I have found that fruit #avors are popular in the summer, but during the fall #avor choices shift,” Fenwick said. “!e fall favorite is cream-#avored sodas.”

Crocheted accessories were also a favorite last fall and will return this year.

Consignment choices also vary depending on season and popular styles. Each item is kept for 90 days to ensure a changing inventory for customers.

Walk-ins with up to 30 items are accepted Tuesday, Wednesday, !ursday.

A supporter of local business and volunteer for Dixon Main Street, Fenwick also creates and sells her own bath and body products at Roxie’s.

Whipped body butter, solid lotion bars, sugar scrubs, and hand salves are available in a variety of scents including eucalyptus spearmint, lavender vanilla, lemon mint, rosemary citrus, and Roxie’s signature scent.

As “downtown Dixon is very near and dear to my heart,”

Inventory constantly changing at Roxie’s Boutique

Roxie's owner Amy Fenwick looks to offer fun and unique items in her downtown Dixon store.

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/Dixon LivingOnly vintage clothing that is both unique and

in good shape will make the cut at Roxie’s.

Antique and deco dishes add a nice amount of color to the kitchen.

Unique handmade jewelry is found at the downtown store.

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according to Fenwick, she volunteers as a co-chair of the organization committee and is active in community charitable events. Roxie’s also hosts live entertainment during Dixon’s Second Saturdays events.

She will also start o!ering art classes for kids ages 5 to 12 and hopes to o!er classes to adults later. "ese classes, which will run year round, will focus on art technique and the principles of art. Each student will create her own pieces of art to take home each week.

"e goal, Fenwick explains, “is for each student to leave after every class with new knowledge that they can use in an e!ort to bring art,

culture, and community together.”For Fenwick, the ability to grow and bene#t the Dixon community

is a driving force behind her actions, as is supporting the community that has supported her so much.

“I want them to feel like they are not in Dixon, but rather a place where they can #nd rare and hidden gems,” she said. “"ere is always a great mix of fun items that anyone can fall for.” s

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BAZINGA!BAZINGA!Sheldon shows ’em at Westminster Dog Show

The Westminster Dog Show in New York City is watched by viewers from around the world every year.

However, few people in the Sauk Valley area realize that one 2014 winner, Sheldon, My Heart’s Bazinga is a Dixon resident.

Owned by lifelong Dixon resident Connie Pankhurst, Sheldon won Best of Breed for bull-dogs at the 2014 Westminster show and !nished his Grand Championship at the Bulldog Nation-als this past November. He is currently ranked sixth in the nation.

Pankhurst is a member of the Chicago Bulldog Club, the oldest bulldog club in the United States, and the Bulldog Club of America.

His career, and that of his handler, Brook Berth, has been incredibly successful at specialty shows, which include only bulldogs and at all-breed shows.

For Pankhurst, showing Sheldon means much more than winning.

“Showing is really cool, but it can also be a labor intensive hobby,” she said. “People cannot fathom the passion that it takes to show dogs, and I could not do it without the help of my son, Bill. Bill handles all the day-to-day feeding, bathing, grooming, exercising and socializing of the dogs.

“"at allows Brook and me to travel and meet some of the most incredible people. My parents had working bulldogs that herded livestock

when I was a young girl. I fell in love, and I have continued to be passionate about the breed ever since.

She said she also enjoys strong support from friends.

“When we won at Westminster, my phone exploded with well wishes from other bulldog-gers, family and friends,” she recalled. “"e calls I received from my hometown, both friends and neighbors, was a truly humbling experience.”

Sheldon has gained an international follow-ing because of his success and lovability. He has supporters in Mexico, Canada, South Africa, and Brazil.

He is also a proven breeder, allowing for his puppies to become future show dogs and pets.

Sheldon, a 2-year-old, will grow to about 60 pounds in the coming years. According to Pankhurst, he “is not only pretty but most im-portantly, healthy.”

He has undergone testing for knees, hips, elbows, cardiac, eyes, trachea and thyroid.

“We have tested for everything available to ensure his health and the health of his o#spring,” she said.

Pankhurst !nds the perfect homes for her pup-pies, doing home inspections and follow-up visits to ensure each puppy’s happiness.

“I want them to have a family that will love them forever,” she explained. “More than any-thing, I want them to be happy.”

While at home in Dixon, Sheldon lives a life similar to any dog. He joins other dogs in play dates, has a normal weekly grooming regime, and makes trips to PetSmart, Pet Supply Plus, and local parks

He also has favorite meals and activities. As a special treat, Sheldon loves McDonald’s ham-burgers.

He is also an athlete, running a mile every day. He is a happy, well-adjusted little boy, his owner said, and is a lover of all women.

He is !rst and foremost a family member rather than a show dog, according to Pankhurst. His special joys “are riding co-pilot in the car and a vigorous game of tug.”

Having any dog is bene!cial to the owner’s life as well as the dog’s, Pankhurst said.

“Dogs make you into a di#erent person, and the little things really do not seem to matter any-more,” she said. “"e happiness seen on a dog’s face when you come home is enough to brighten anyone’s life.”

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“"ere are tons of wonderful dogs waiting for adoption at the local shelters,” she said. “Seeing how people do not do well alone, and neither do dogs. It is a perfect !t.”s

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KSB patient advocate and PAWS coordinator Sheila Brune has the “best job in

the entire hospital.”Bringing smiles to patients’ faces

with a visit from certi!ed therapy dogs is what gets her – and them – through the toughest of days.

Brune, who spearheaded Love on a Leash at CGH, brought PAWS to Dixon. It was a lot easier to set it up the second time around, she said.

A nurse of 43 years, she said she has seen !rsthand how animal therapy can help the sickest of people feel well – if only for a few minutes.

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Hospital Going to the DogsCerti!ed therapy

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Photos by Alex T. Paschal /Dixon Living Deb Bowers, who works in the physical therapy department, takes

a moment to pet a 6-year-old English springer spaniel, Frannie.


Zara Roberts and her certified therapy dog, Frannie, an English springer spaniel, visit 9-year- old Aaron, who just came out of surgery at KSB.

Big smiles cross the face of patient Ronnie, his son, and grandchildren when Cowboy

moseys into the room.

9-year-old Aaron’s face beams with joy as he enjoys time with therapy dog Frannie.

four-legged volunteers.Others are in the training process, because

Brune hopes to have enough certi!ed helpers to visit every day. With a dozen dogs, they now come in about once every 2 weeks. But 20 dogs would be perfect, she said.

Among them are a golden retriever, cocker spaniel, Labrador, Chihuahua, Havanese, poodle and a springer spaniel.

A free but thorough training process is in

place for the human and animal before either makes the cut. Animals must also be up to date on all vaccinations and be bathed before a scheduled visit.

Pat Mandernack of Oregon, who helps with the training process, is also working toward visiting more often with her poodle, Cowboy. When it’s time for Cowboy to saddle-up for work, she said, he is always ready to go.

“When I put his handkerchief on, he knows

he is going to work. He gets so excited,” Mandernack said.

Cowboy’s gray, pu"y ears #op, and the ball of fur on his tail swings in a blur, as he prances through the hospital corridors, as if he is more excited than the patients he visits.

Zara Roberts and her certi!ed therapy dog, Frannie, an English springer spaniel, visit patients, too. Reilly, Zara’s daughter, is going through the training so she is able to bring

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Patients have to meet criteria for a 5- to 10-minute visit, too. !ose with asthma, allergies, or infectious disease, and those in isolation, or who don’t have a strong immune sys-tem, are excluded for safety reasons.

Before volunteer training begins, a screening is done by phone, when Brune asks random questions about the dog.

“I ask about protective behaviors, barking, whining, how do they react when someone knocks on a door, if the dog has ever bitten,” she said. “Some of those answers will reject them immediately.

“Can your dog sit, stay, heel and understand basic commands? Is your dog highly motivated by food? A lot of times when we are in a patient’s room, there is food there, and we don’t want a dog to put their nose on the tray,” she explained.

For the program to continue to be successful, she said, volunteers must have 100 percent control of their dog at all times.

“To watch these owners get out

and make people happy, that’s my favorite part,” Brune said. “We talk about their experience, and I suggest they journal some of their great experiences. ‘Oh, my gosh, Mom hasn’t smiled in three days! She moved her hand and spoke.’ !ese are the things they are seeing.”

Patients and their families have been very excited about the program, and so have the doctors and nurses.

“We just started the "rst of the year,” Brune said. “Two times, I have had nurses say, ‘You just brought my patient’s blood pressure down.’

“One of my physicians said, ‘!e dog went to visit my patient, who hadn’t been talking to me a lot. !e patient opened up to talk about the dog. My patient was brighter and more alert than she had been. I think you helped me diagnose my patient.’

“For them to take the time to express gratitude for the program, you don’t see that every day,” Brune said. “I’ve been a nurse for 43 years. At the end of my career, I’ve gone to the dogs, and I just love it!” s

Frannie, one of the certified therapy dogs of the PAWS program at KSB, patiently waits to be taken to her next room.


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BY KIMBERLY WATLEY


Marty Portner and Bob Norris plan improvements for the website while working on a jingle for Lost Lake

Radio at Portner’s in-home studio.

Bob Norris is host of “Food by the Book,” one of many Internet broadcast of Lost Lake Radio.

What began as a mutual love of radio, community and feel-good stories has turned into

a hobby that encompasses more than just the small subdivision where it began a year ago.

Bob Norris, Renae Rebechini, and Nadine and Marty Portner met as neighbors in the Lost Lake Subdivision. !e couples now host an internet radio station, with several shows, based out of their in-home studios.

!e station and it’s story began amid 350 homes with about 1,000 residents built around a 90-acre lake. It has been a dream come true for the couples, who are receiving positive feed-back and a quickly growing audience, expand-ing far beyond the neighborhood.

Everywhere they turn, they hear about remarkable people outside their gated

community. !e station now features stories from all over Illinois and parts of Iowa, which, they agree, would not be possible if not for their contributors.

“Being on the Internet allows us to be heard anywhere in the world,” Norris said before adding with a laugh, “Nadine always wanted her own radio station, Nadine’s Public Radio, but then realized NPR was already taken.”

Her husband, Marty Portner said the concept “is all Nadine.”

“She was pretty busy even though she was retired,” he said. “!e idea was on the backburner for a long time. We happened to meet Bob and Renae. As soon as I mentioned it to Bob, he just took o" with it, sort of driving the whole thing.”

Norris, whose on-air desk is covered with toys, bells, whistles, turkey calls and every noisemaker under the sun, said the station has “two cardinal rules we will not break.”

“It’s gotta be fun and positive,” he said. “We don’t cover crime, violence, lawsuits. … We walk if it’s negative. You can get your #ll of negative stu" anywhere.”

Portner said everyone contributes “fresh ideas.”

“I think Bob is more pas-sionate than all of us, and is the implementer,” Portner said. “He is a bit of an extrovert, and knows how to put a story together. Plus, he has a great voice.”

With a passion for music, the station allows Portner, a guitar player, to be a conduit for some of his friends who, he admitted, “are much better musicians.” Shows feature many local musicians, as well as artists, a regular #shing report, car advice, and highlights of business owners and everyone in between.

Rebechini said she has enjoyed the community service end of what they do. Working with Dixon Main Street Dixon to promote “Here Come the Mummies” is one of the highlights she mentioned.

“It’s great to tell people about places or events they may not know about,” she said. “People will say, ‘I never knew that existed, and I’ve



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lived here my whole life.’ When they tell us that,

we know we’re doing our jobs right.”

Nadine Portner’s favorite part is the creative side

and sitting down with the others to brainstorm.

“I like to interview people, do my homework

before I meet with them,” she said, adding with a

chuckle, “And I like technical editing, too, so I can take

out all my uhs and things like that.”

!e Portners ran a Chicago public access television

show in the ’80s and ’90s, which won them national

awards and gave them experience.

“We did comedy and sort of poking the bear, making

fun of politics and things,” she said. “We wrote, directed,

acted and, I didn’t know I could sing, but they got me to.

Marty and I started talking about building our house out here.

!en after we did, we ran into Bob and Renae.

Talk about kindred spirits.”

!e station is entirely self-funded, selling no advertising

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Photos by Kimberly Watley /Dixon LivingMarty Portner works at his in-home studio, based out of Lost Lake Subdivision, where the Internet radio show began about a year ago.



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Renovations do not overshadow stately brick home

The stately red brick home of Scott and Lisa Hoyle at 1014 Franklin Grove Road has

survived 164 years of Dixon history.Originally part of a 40-acre farm,

the home has had only one other owner since 1947. !e Hoyles began their home search long before "nding their dream, Lisa Hoyle remembers

“I knew I wanted it when we went to our "rst open house next door,” she said. “We searched for 3 years. !en, this home had an open house. We went, and I fell in love.”

While many Dixon residents remember the root beer stand that used to be there, the home was originally built in 1850 for the Moores of Virginia. James Moore became superintendent of the Illinois Division of the Stagecoach line, which ran from Chicago to Denver. Also known as the Bu#et house, the home itself was built using Chicago brick transported on the stage line.

We searched for 3 years. !en, this home had an open house. We went, and I fell in love.

LISA HOYLE

““ !e home, which did not have indoor plumbing until 1948, was exactly

what the Hoyles wanted. During the years of the stagecoach, most of the "rst $oor was used as a ticket and reception area, creating space for a "rst-$oor bedroom.

!e home has provided plenty of surprises for the Hoyles, including the discovery of a time capsule from 1850.

The master bedroom features one of the house's marble fireplaces.


“!e time capsule was a complete surprise,” Scott said. “It was found by the master bedroom under the stairs. Because we did most of the work ourselves, we never expected to "nd anything like this. It included cloth, a square nail head, and piece of paper with the name ‘Moore’ written on it.”

Another surprise was the front staircase, which was partially covered by a wall when the home was converted to a duplex

“We had no idea the staircase that we loved when we bought the home had even more char-acter than we knew,” Scott said. “A curve in the staircase was revealed when we took down the separating wall to make the home whole again.”

!e Hoyles spent 2 years living in the servants quarters while they renovated the rest of the home. !ey still have many plans for future changes.

!e home originally had four "replaces, and one still needs renovation. !ey also plan to update the servants quarters, which they hope to begin in spring 2015.

For Lisa and Scott, the history of the home takes precedence over modern amenities.

“We researched the home and genealogy to "nd out the history of the home,” Lisa said. “We wanted to keep the charm but wanted to make some things modern. However, those renovations do not overshadow the home.

We had no idea the staircase that we loved when we bought the home had even more

character than we knew...

SCOTT HOYLE ““

Photos by Alex T. Paschal/Dixon LivingAntique Civil War-era picture frames hold photos of the Hoyles’ two dogs.

The living room is just off the front door of the home.

An old window pane salvaged from the the house was turned into a mirror in the laundry area.

A curved staircase leads from the main

floor to the second.


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“We realize the back staircase is very worn, and have considered changing the worn treads for new treads. How-ever, Scott and I loved that we could see the years of wear on the staircase, so we decided to keep the treads as is. Just imagine all the di!erent people who traveled up and down those stairs during the past 162 years.”

Left:The back deck has a great

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Zaza’s Pizza owners Arif and Anne Khan are the former owners of Domino’s Pizza. !ey ran their business the way the fran-chise required them, with no room for culinary creativity.

After 20 years of hard work, and often hard times, under the restric-tions of franchise regulations, they decided to go at it on their own, and declined to sign a third contract.

!ey learned a lot about running a business during that time. Arif said Anne was always ready to take on a new challenge sooner, but he was hesitant.

“!e restaurant business is a passion,” he said. “!at is what I am

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“I was just trying to be safe. I said, ‘We will do one more.’ I should have listened to my wife a long time ago. Sometimes you don’t want to take any risks.”

Just a few months in, they are seeing the risk was worth it and are busier than ever.

Zaza’s is named after their sons’ "rst initials; Zak, 17, Ammad, 12, Zain, 7 and Aidan, 3. !ey are a big part of the passion and drive the Khans display.

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Zak and Ammad each have taken on roles working at their parents’ sides. !ey are learning the ropes so one day they may run it, or perhaps by then, it will grow into its own franchise, which is their father’s dream.

A second location will open soon in Clinton, Iowa, Arif said.Anne "exes her creative muscles in the kitchen, and they now serve

only what they can be proud of, focusing on healthy alternatives. She loves every part of the newfound freedom.

Nothing is deep fried, and every pizza they make has healthy options from vegetables, served on hummus, spread onto "atbread, to tradi-tional hand-tossed with meats and cheeses, on a dough that is infused with butter.

!e couple consulted with several chefs before #nalizing the menu to make sure they were o$ering the best of everything.

Aware the economy has been a struggle for everyone, the Kahns are introducing sales to make feeding a family less of a burden.

Zaza’s will o$er specials, including “Beat the Clock” on Mondays and “buy one get one free” on Tuesdays. Customers can order between 5 and 9 p.m., and the time the call is received is what the the pizza will cost.

“!ey get a 14-inch, one topping pizza,” Arif explained. “If you call at 5:01 p.m. Monday, you get your pizza for $5.01 plus tax.”

A 14-inch feeds up to four adults. It has eight large slices.“Like the county is a melting pot, we have a variety,” he said. “Medi-

terranean pizza, taco salads, sandwiches, including our All American burger that is made from Hereford beef, are some things we have.”

!e key to success is not just in the product, service or prices, Arif said.

“It is a combination of it all. !e community supports you. You should turn around and do the same,” he said. “You have to be in-volved. Even if you have no money in your pocket. When you put your head on the pillow at night, if you do good for people that is a priceless feeling. !is is the lesson we are teaching our boys.”

Customers have known the Kahn family for more than 20 years. When they walk into the new restaurant and see familiar faces, some are surprised, but all are excited for them beginning a new business venture in town.

“!ey come in and talk, tell you about their lives,” Arif began, as a woman walked in to pick-up her dinner.

She paused a moment when he asked how she was doing. Holding a cane at her side, she told him she was OK, but her husband’s health was failing.

!e compassion was evident as he listened, and then came around the counter, carrying her food. He opened the door and walked her to her car, opened the door for her and set the food inside.

He waved and contin-ued as she drove away.

“!ey have so much to share with you, and you get to know them. I love that exchange. Buying a product from me is a byproduct of what they give to me and my family.”


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Samosa, a filled and baked pocket is one of customers’ favorite appetizers on the

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Dixon Family YMCA Teen Camp: Falling SkiesDates: July 27- Aug. 2Ages: 12-16Location: Camp Benson, Mount CarrollContact: Dixon YMCA, 815-244-8722 or visit http://ymcacampbenson.org/summer-camp.html!is weeklong camp is themed “Falling Skies,” based on the hit television show. Campers must band together to save the camp – and the human race – from extinction. Fall SoccerDate: Games begin in Aug.Time: VariesAges: 4- 14 yrsLocation: Meadows Soccer FieldsCost: Dependent on age and locationContact: 815-288-9622

Reynoldswood Christian CampYouth ServeDate: Aug. 3-8Grades: 7-12Location: Reynoldswood Christian Camp, DixonContact: 815-284-6979 or register online at http://www.reynoldswood.org/summercamp.htmlCampers will complete service projects as well as enjoy camp activities, such as canoeing, and swimming. Week ends with a trip to a local water park. Age determined by the grade entering in the fall.

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Dixon Main Street & Riverfront’s Musical Fridays, presented by

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Executive Director Joshua Al-brecht said local musicians provide the free concerts, giving young and old a good opportunity to enjoy various genres in a beautiful setting.

It also gives musicians a great way to broaden their fan base.

“Every Friday from noon to 1 p.m., people can come out, listen to great music in a beautiful atmosphere, meet friends, have lunch and visit all of the wonder-ful shops that are right here in walking distance,” he said. “It’s a great place for families to come and explore their community, the downtown, and everything it has to o!er.”

Ample free parking and rest-rooms are available along the me-ticulously landscaped riverfront.

"e setting has been enhanced this year as the farmers market

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ers, gardeners, bakers and artisans.Presented by KSB Hospital, the

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“It’s a really nice escape for your lunch break,” Albrecht said. “It’s a fun thing for families to do while school’s out. Just come by and make a day of it by visiting !e Next Picture Show, library, and do some shopping while you’re at it.” s

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ONE-OF-A-KIND FUN AND FUNKYDezine99 o!ers handcrafted items

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From avant-garde to whimsical, Dezine99 in Dixon o!ers one-of-

a-kind gifts and graphic design.

Take, for instance, Jerry the Gira!e. Jerry, a 7-foot gira!e

created from car and other re-purposed metal parts, has fondly become

known as the store mascot. "e gira!e is just one of several designs by a

Kentucky metal-craft artist that are available at the store.

“On nice days he goes outside,” said a laughing owner, Sandy Schuler,

who opened Dezine99 in August, 2013.

Deciding to semi-retire, Schuler vowed that she was “Going to make

it fun!” She persuaded her husband to buy a building at 711 N. Brinton

Ave. as a way to indulge her love of art and graphic design.

“Basically, I just love #nding real cool stu! that I think other people

will #nd cool, too,” she said.

And cool it is. "e gift boutique o!ers handcrafted items from artists

and artisan crafters from across the United States as well as local artists.

Every item is original, right priced, and unique.

“I wanted items that were reasonably a!ordable so that just about

anyone could have something done by an artist or artisan,” Schuler said.

Dezine99 seemingly has something for everyone, from fun and funky

jewelry to bling-bedazzled apparel to statement pieces for the home. "e

most popular items are candles, soaps and pottery, but they are not typi-

cal by any means.

"e soaps, with intriguing designs and vibrant colors, have a kaleido-

scope appearance – a blend of art and function. Di!erent colored and

scented soaps are layered into loaf forms, swirled, hardened, then sliced to

create bars of glorious art. "e soaps are vegan and made from vegetable

products with no preservatives.

Necklaces, crafted by a Reagan Middle School art teacher, feature

amusing, glazed polymer clay pendants strung on brightly colored cords

and braided ribbon lanyards. Jewelry from artists across the country is

fancifully displayed through the store.

Outdoor bells are artfully fashioned from re-purposed metal gas canis-

ters, accent bowls have been intricately cut from giant gourdes, and hand

painted scarves, metal sculptures, blown glass wine bottle toppers are

among the merchandise – all one-of-a-kind items.

Displayed along the walls is a gallery of paintings and prints done by

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Looking for a little glitz? Schuler

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Stencils are hand-cut from letters, logos or

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!e store is also home to Schuler’s graphic

design business that, she says, “encompasses

a little bit of everything from brochures, ads

and banners to a variety of printed pieces.”

She began her design business from her home in 2008, and as it grew, she

needed more space. With a background in retail merchandizing and graphic

design, she let the store naturally evolve into a design and gift shop.

She works closely with regional tourism groups and designs promotional

materials for Lee and Carroll counties and Dixon tourism organizations.

She is also known for designing banners and, with her large format printer,

can create custom banners up to 12 feet wide.

Schuler has realized her goal of “making it fun.” Dezine99 is more a galle-

ria than a gift store, and she admits to displaying some of her personal pieces

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Dixon Alive With The Sound of Music

Municipal band performs in community concerts, parades

BY CASSANDRA ZIMMERMAN


Dixon residents associate the summer months with outdoor activi-ties such as boating, hiking and, for many, concerts provided by the Dixon Municipal Band.

A community staple for more than 80 years, the band has about 90 mem-bers, 40 to 50 of whom play regularly.

A tuba player for the past 31 years and band director for the past 7, Mark Bressler is dedicated to creating an experience that audiences from Carroll, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside counties can enjoy.

Municipal bands originally began during the Great Depression. !eir shows provided an opportunity for community members to come together, shop at local businesses, and see a free concert. However, in recent decades, bands have begun to disappear because of a lack of funding.

According to Bressler, tens of thousands of bands performed at the height of the municipal band era, but that number has dwindled to a few thousand.

!e Dixon Municipal Band performs 10 concerts a year and participates in the Memorial Day parade, St. Patrick’s Day parade, and Petunia Festival parade. !e band also plays during the cemetery service for Memorial Day to honor local veterans.

On Independence Day, the band performs a Patriotic concert on the Lee County Courthouse Lawn.

Many of the summer concerts are themed.!is year, the band has performed concerts such as A Night at the Zoo and

Ladies Night, with music written about, for or by women.As part of their continuing e"ort to support the community, the band

also performs a Christmas concert as the last event of the Main Street Christmas Walk.

!is, Bressler explains, “helps the band to continue to work with the community to bene#t the arts.”

“It is a privilege to

Photos by Philip Marruffo/Dixon Living

Mark Bressler directs the Dixon Municipal Band at the Page Park

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!e band encourages players of all ages to become members. !e oldest member of the band is close to 80 and has been with the band for 42 years.

Several band members have been part of the band for more than 25 years. !e youngest member has been 13.

Bressler, who has been with the band for 29 years, has seen things come full circle.

“We currently have three generations of Whitcombes playing in the band,” he said. “It has really become a family endeavor, where several children of former band members are now playing. I hope that eventually my children will play, in order to continue the traditions and camaraderie I have experienced.”

For Bressler, the purpose of the band bene"ts not only those who play in it, but those who attend the concerts.

“We are a family friendly experience,” he said. “!e band plays di#erent kinds of music, but we really try to design our shows with families in mind.

“!e camaraderie is not only between the players, but also the audi-ence and the community. !at is what the arts are really about, the engagement and the memories enjoyed for years to come.” s

The Dixon Municipal Band plays at the

Page Park Band Shell as the sun set.

Join the band The band is also always looking for oboists, French horn players, and bassoonists. If interested, contact Mark Bressler at [email protected] and other information can be found on the Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/groups/84157656329/ Upcoming concerts July 31: Months & SeasonsAug. 8: Reagan Trail Days Concert at Dixon TheaterDec. 6: Christmas ConcertAll concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at Page Park unless otherwise announced.

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The Dixon Farmers Market has a new home on Riverfront Plaza

with more than 20 vendors and some surprising new o!erings.

"e new venue, a collaborative venture for Dixon Main

Street and Riverfront Plaza, continues to grow and add vendors. "e new

location o!ers not only a relaxing and beautiful view of the Rock River,

but ample parking, water and bathroom facilities. "e market has also

expanded hours and is now open on Saturdays, Fridays and Wednesdays.

Lively with local seasonal produce and baked goods, the market has

expanded to o!er regional handcrafted items ranging from yard art

and herbal products to henna tattoos.

“Hooks with a little Personality” made its market debut this year when

metal crafter Louis Payne, Amboy, began o!ering his custom-designed

yard shepherds hooks. "e hooks are cold bent from American-made steel

using Payne’s hand made tools. "ey are ideal for hanging #ower baskets

and bird feeders, and their sturdy construction can hold up to 14 pounds.

What makes them special is that the hooks can be personalized to

re#ect special meaning for a person. Payne began making the hooks several

years ago as memorials to honor individuals and was encouraged by

friends to begin selling them. "e hooks come in several sizes and can

be made to order.

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“I do them to honor people – the individual,” Payne said. “I can customize them to just about anything someone would like.”

His hand-cut, steel hook toppers have included everything from tractors and cancer survivor ribbons to !re!ghter symbols and motorcycles. More elaborate designs have included a coon dog chasing a raccoon up a tree and a six-car train, including the engine and caboose.

Henna tattooing is also new to the market. Henna tattoos have been growing in popularity because they are temporary. Angel Alba, Polo, applies intricate designs using natural-based dyes. Because of the naturally fading nature of the dyes, tattoos last 2 to 4 weeks. She can also trace customer-provided designs. Dawn Lee and daughter Gabrielle o"er market visitors a glimpse into the bene!ts of herbs. Not only do they sell herbal salves and rubs, but they provide education on how people can forage for herbs to use both in cooking and for natural health remedies. Lee also o"ers classes and products from her Franklin Grove store, Finders Keepers Herbal and Gift Shop.

Bare Body Bars was started by Lisa Woods and her husband, Greg, with just three bars of soap. #ey now o"er all-natural soaps, lip balm, sunscreen, bug spray, deodorant and clay facial masks from their market booth. Everything is made in their home using no synthetics. Primary ingredients include organic, all-vegan, plant-based items and essential oils.

Nina Cooper (right) comes to the market with over 11

dozen scones to sell.

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Vegetables from Poci’s Market & Green House



Lisa, who has spinal muscular atrophy

(SMA), a disease that impairs muscle mobility,

contributes 50 cents from each bar of soap

sold to SMA research. !e Woodses also

created a line of chemical-free candles to sell

at the farmers market. !ey’re called Candles

for SMA, and 100 percent of the proceeds

go to SMA.

Rob Ennenga wears many market hats.

He is both a vendor and the market coordi-

nator. When not selling his hand-crafted bag

toss boards and handmade lamps, coasters

and potholders, he is busy seeing to the

needs of the vendors. He also provides

canopy rental and set-up at the market

and coordinates vendor booth rental.

The Riverfront Plaza Farmers Market,

with a new location and improved

facilities, offers visitors seasonal produce,

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Gabrielle Lee staffs the Finders Keepers tent, which sells salves, crafts, cake, tea, farm fresh eggs and more.

Set on the idyllic Rock River, Dixon’s hometown appeal takes you back toa simpler time, when past American presidents once walked the streetsof our historic downtown. Take a riverfront stroll or visit Ronald Regan’sBoyhood home. Taste our petunia wine and visit the Lincoln Hwy Exhibit;both at the Dixon Welcome Center. Shop for unique gifts, dine in our

fantastic restaurants, or simply lose yourself in nature.

DISCOVER DIXON.

We have gifts, petunia wine, new petunia soapand tons of information on the area!

DiscoverDixon.com106 W. River Street, Dixon IL 61021 • 815-284-DIXON (3496)

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Open 3 days... Dixon Farmers MarketDixon Riverfront PlazaBooth rental information – 815-631-8349

Hours7a.m.-noon Wednesday10 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, with live music noon-1 p.m.7 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday

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