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A Tampa car dealer admitted in a plea agreement filed in U.S. District Court that he helped bilk the government out of almost $1.2 million in fraudulent tax returns.
The document filed Tuesday followed the May arrest of 42-year-old Russell Bruce Simmons Jr. on a 32-count indictment.
The Tampa Bay Times reports Simmons agreed to plead guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aggravated identity theft.
The next step is for U.S. District Judge James D. Whittemore to decide whether to accept the plea agreement. He faces two years on the identity theft charge and up to 20 years for wire fraud.
The newspaper reports Simmons was accused to laundering the refunds of fellow identity thieves through Simmons Auto Sales Inc.
Tampa car dealer pleads guilty in tax scheme
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In the ongoing debate over behavioral targeting methods online, the subject of consumer preference is a thorny issue. Most consumers don't opt out of sharing their information with advertisers online. Is that because they don't know how, or because they don't care what happens with their info?
This Spring, ad network Fetchback instituted a new ad format that made it easier for consumers to opt-out of its advertising. So far fewer consumers are taking that route. If the data is to be believed, consumers don't seem to mind sharing their data.
But unfortunately for advertisers, consumer sentiment may not have much sway with regulators when it comes to behavioral targeting.
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Melt Fast 5K
Are you ready to celebrate the melting way of winter? The arrival of spring? The melting together of the community and three different downtown wards of Rockford, Illinois. Check out the first ever Meltffest 5K.
CITY: Rockford
Pecatonica River Trail Fall Flotilla
Enjoy the fall colors that only Northwest Illinois can deliver. Start the morning with a leisurely canoe or kayak paddle down the natural water trail of the Pecatonica River. Paddle from McConnell Bobtown Landing (7.9 miles or 2 1/2 hours) to McNeil's Damascus Landing. Lunch provided for donation.
CITY: McConnell
Pecatonica River Trail Summer Flotilla
Enjoy an early summer that only Northwest Illinois can deliver. Start the morning with a leisurely canoe or kayak paddle down the natural water trail of the Pecatonica River. Paddle from McConnell Bobtown Landing (7.9 miles or 2 1/2 hours) to McNeil's Damascus Landing followed by lunch. 9 am - 12 pm
CITY: McConnell
Victory Golf Range
Victory Golf Range is the Rockford area's only indoor golf facility that offers golf entertainment in a controlled environment. Amenities include a large driving area to see true path of golf ball, hitting bays with air-cushioned driving mats, a state-of-the-art putting green, fully netted ceiling, walls and perimeter to ensure a safe hitting environment, a full service restaurant and bar, large screen TVs with latest golf and sports programming, and free WiFi.
CITY: Loves Park
26 - 28
Mighty Richland Players Dessert Theater "Opal's Million Dollar Duck"
While rooting through Opal's Antique Junque Shop, two summer stock leads come across a painting that looks a lot like an old master that disappeared from the local art museum. In order to collect the insurance themselves, the divas, Desmond and Queenie, try to acquire the painting from Opal, who has other plans for the painting. The plot thickens hilariously when the two stars resort to everything from outrageous flattery to knockout drops trying to get their hands on the picture. September 27, 28 29 Friday and Saturday: Doors Open: 7 pm; Show: 7:30 pm; Sunday: Doors Open: 1:30pm; Show: 2:00 pm. All performances are in a dessert theater format. $20
CITY: Orangeville
29 - 30
Midway Village Museum - 24th Annual Egg Artists' Show and Sale
In addition to exhibitors, there will be vendors with supplies for sale including miniatures, pictures for decoupage, ribbons, lighting, music boxes, stands, tools, and more to help the egg enthusiast create beautiful eggs. New to the Rockford Egg Art Show this year is the recognition of one of the exhibitors as the Featured Egg Artist. Food and snacks will be available for purchase.
CITY: Rockford
Spring Awakening Gathering - Pecatonica River Forest Preserve
Enjoy the celebration of the coming spring season and have fun with the whole family. Activities include hiking, maple tree tapping demonstration, Boot Scootin' Barn Dance, free community supper and a Wild Hope concert.
CITY: Pecatonica
Coronado PAC - Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis
This remarkably versatile band celebrates jazz's large-ensemble tradition by performing a vast repertoire of masterpieces by legends of the genre, including Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Fletcher Henderson, Thelonious Monk, Mary Lou Williams, Billy Strayhorn, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, Charles Mingus, Chick Corea, Oliver Nelson, and many others, as well as original works and arrangements.
CITY: Rockford
21 - 23
Rockford RV, Camping & Travel Show - Indoor Sports Center
The 2014 Rockford RV, Camping & Vacation Show offers the best brands, best deals and prices, and best place to buy. Come take a look at the new 2014 RV models and you may find the best fit for you and your family. The show will have fifth wheels, travel trailers, class A, B & C motorhomes, pop-ups, toy haulers, and even 4 wheelers. You can also have one on one time with campground and lodging representatives to help you plan your next exciting trip. Come alone or with your whole family and enjoy the show.
CITY: Loves Park
May 4
Rockford Art Museum Exhibition - Modern Metaphors
Modern Metaphors features beautifully complex paintings, mixed media and photography that combine Old Master techniques with modern content by artists Katherine Ace, David Kroll, Bruno Surdo and Sergio Fasola. Each reminiscent of the Dutch Golden Age, these masterfully rendered pieces transport the viewer into a dreamy, yet oddly contemporary, realm.
CITY: Rockford
22 - 23
23rd Annual Model Train Show and Sale
The model train show and sale has 44,000 sq. ft. of layouts and display, vendors selling new and used model train items and railroad memorabilia, and door prizes. Location: Jefferson High School.
CITY: Rockford
Illinois Game and Pet Breeders Swap Meet
Buying, selling and trading of gamebirds, animals, pets and supplies. This event takes place at the Stephenson County Fair Grounds.
CITY: Freeport
Rockford Melt Fest 2014
Winter is slowly "melting" away and it is time to celebrate the start of Spring! This event is open to all and has something for everyone. Take advantage of complimentary ice skating at the Riverview Ice House, free rides on the Rockford Park District trolley, musical performances by Missing Links and Unity the Band, a variety of food and retail vendors for you to do business with, and the ability to tour the historic Prairie Street Brewhouse. You can also participate in a fun and challenging 5K race taking you through three different downtown wards of Rockford, IL. The event will take place between Prairie Street Brewhouse and Riverview Ice House.
CITY: Rockford
Blown Away Art & Framing Destination
Blown Away specialize in custom framing pictures. There is a large variety of art for sale in the gallery from limited editions, famous art prints, and art from local artists. Open: Sunday and Saturday: 10 am - 2 pm; Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm.
CITY: Lena
The Sports Plex
The Sports Plex is a tournament quality soccer complex featuring up to 12 fields, picnic areas, parking, restrooms, and a concession area with a full kitchen. It also has a presentation pavilion that is ideal for award ceremonies or meetings. Please call for pricing and availability.
CITY: Freeport
Dec 31
Country Inn and Suites Golf Packages
Park Hills Golf Getaway Package: Enjoy a Country Inn room for two for one night, two 18-hole rounds at park Hills Golf Course in Freeport, a cart, a bucket of range balls, and a golfer's gift bag. Advance reservations required: $163 - $187. Wolf Hollow Golf Getaway Package: Room for two for one night, two 18-hole rounds at Wolf Hollow Golf course in Lena, a cart, a bucket of range balls, and a special gift bag. Advance reservations required: $163 - $173. At Country Inn and Suites there is one goal - to make you feel at home. They promise to offer caring, consistent and comfortable service to ensure a relaxing enjoyable stay. They offer a complimentary Be Our Guest Breakfast, free wireless high speed internet access, Club Carlson Reward program, indoor pool and whirlpool and a fitness center. These are just a few of the exceptional amenities they offer every guest. The hotel has been voted "Best in the Region" for the past 14 years in a row. It offers consistency you can count on at just the right price. Senior discount, American Express, Diners Club, Discover, Matercard and Visa. Rates: $99.00 to $169.00.
CITY: Freeport
Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre
This theater, located on the campus of Highland Community College, features a variety of fine arts programming including vocal and instrumental music concerts, live theater, special performances, and the popular Summerset Theatre program, a community performing arts theater. The Ferguson Fine Arts Theatre is also home to HCC's Royal Scots, Big Band, Concert Band, Chorale and Highland Gallery. A seasonal listing of performances is available by calling the box office or visiting the website.
CITY: Freeport
27 - 28
Rockford-Freeport Illinois Kennel Club Dog Show
The event includes an All Breed Dog/Obedience/Rally/Show, booths with dog supplies, refreshments as well as information on showing and training.
CITY: Freeport
Dec 31
Hampton Inn Freeport Golf Packages
Park Hills Golf Getaway Package: Enjoy a Hampton room, two 18-hole rounds at park Hills Golf Course in Freeport, a cart, a bucket of range balls, and a special golfer's gift bag. Must be booked at least seven days in advance: $153 - $177. Wolf Hollow Golf Getaway Package: Hampton king room, two 18-hole rounds at Wolf Hollow Golf Course in Lena, a cart, a bucket of range balls, and a special gift bag. Must be booked at least seven days in advance: $153 - $163.This historic and charming hotel is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Freeport and features The Main Street Bistro, always the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, a refreshing drink in a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for mixing, mingling, and enjoying life. The 70 spacious guest rooms and 2 suites feature complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access, High Definition TV with pay-per view movies and games, refrigerators and microwaves available upon request. Guest also have access to the hotel's state of the art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and the complimentary hot continental breakfast which features over 15 items daily. Non-smoking rooms are available. The Hampton Inn is part of the Hilton Honors preferred guest program. Rates: $89 to $149.
CITY: Freeport
T and D Toy & Hobby
T and D Toy & Hobby specializes in diecast toys, both old and new, but also offers new and old model kits, including resin kits, hobby paints and tools, and model railroading items. Open: Monday thru Friday: 11 am - 12:30 pm; 3 pm - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 3 pm
CITY: Freeport
Lincoln-Douglas Debate Square
Experience the history of the second of the famous debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas. It was at this site on August 27, 1858 that the Freeport Doctrine, an import statement regarding slavery and state's rights, was proclaimed by Douglas. The site is self-interpretative through a series of waysides that tell of the events and ideas which led up to the debates, and also includes the life-size statues "Lincoln and Douglas in Debate" by artist Lily Tolpo. The park-like setting is complete with benches, lighting and spacious walks.
CITY: Freeport
14 - 15
Northwest Illinois Quilt Expo
Browse through aisles of our quilt exhibition. Visit and shop several area quilt vendors, and listen to local and national speakers. Bring in your quilts to be examined by our certified quilt appraiser.
CITY: Cedarville
Justin Moore, Off the Beaten Path Tour
Justin Moore will truly take his fans on a unique journey with a new headlining tour in support of his September 17 album release. Also appearing are special guest Randy Houser and opening act Josh Thompson.
CITY: Rockford
Stephenson County Ag Breakfast
A farm breakfast showcasing Stephenson County agriculture producers with a menu of orange juice, coffee cake, scrambled eggs, whole hog sausage, beef bacon, cheese, milk, coffee and ice cream. Additional activities include entertainment, a petting zoo, craft show, games and more as we salute and share the story of Stephenson County agriculture. Adults: $4; Children 5 and under: Free
CITY: Freeport
Green Tea Bake House
Home of the gourmet soft pretzel in Pretzel City USA! Sweet and savory gourmet baked goods, all crafted in house, from scratch, utilizing natural and organic ingredients. Known for our unique Kalamata olive and feta bread, our French "sables" butter cookies and our Asiago cheese asparagus tarts. Open: Tuesday thru Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm.
CITY: Freeport
22 - 24
Spencer Tracy Film Festival
Spencer Tracy, one of Hollywood's most cherished actors, comes home to Freeport where his parents lived and where he enjoyed many happy times as a child. Four prized films will be presented on the historic Lindo Theatre's big screen. $5 per film.
CITY: Freeport
Bubble Festival - Discovery Center Museum
Discovery Center celebrates National Bubble Week with bubble-celebrity Geoffrey Akins' live performances and sudsy science fun. After the show, join us in the Bubble-Palooza Playground to test your soapy skill with bubble art and activities for the whole family!
CITY: Rockford
Generations Boutique
Generations Boutique is a blend of fabulous name brand fashions and gifts for the home. Open: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm
CITY: Freeport
Angela's Attic Antiques & Collectibles
Angela's Attic is located in a 35,000 square foot historic factory that has been converted into five large buildings of antiques and collectibles, including one-of-a-kind antiques from Victorian to modern era, furniture, toys, jewelry, textiles, collectibles, ephemera, glassware and more.
CITY: South Beloit
15 - 16
Stephenson County Home Show
Over 80 exhibitors showcase their products and services. Exhibitors include furniture stores, heating and air contractors, remodelling and new home contractors, carpet retailers, pool and spa, insurance and real estate companies and much more.
CITY: Freeport
Oct 28
Stephenson County Farmers Market
This farmers market offers a large variety of local produce, eggs, meat, local honey, baked goods and knife sharping. May thru October: Saturday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; Tuesday: Noon - 4:00 pm
CITY: Freeport
12 - 13
Classics and Chrome Car Show
Classics and Chrome is the largest indoor car show in Northern Illinois and has become one of Rockford's signature events. This automotive haven will display more than 120 vehicles including pre- and post-war classics, sports cars, muscle cars, hot-rod and custom cars, exotic and race cars, specialty cars and motorcycles. Attendees and car owners are both local and national.
CITY: Machesney Park
Dec 31
Stay and Play Packages at Baymont Inn and Suites, Freeport
Rock Hollow Conservation Club Hunting Package: Enjoy hunting at Rock Hollow and spend a relaxing night at the Baymont for two. $385.00; Park Hills Golf Getaway: Play Park Hills with two 18-hole rounds, a cart, bucket of range balls, golfer's gift bag, and a beautiful room at Baymont. $153 to $187; Wolf Hollow Golf Getaway: Play Wolf Hollow with two 18-hole rounds, a cart, bucket of range balls, golfer's gift bag, and a beautiful room at Baymont. $153 to &173. This hotel, where you can feel like home, is conveniently located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 20 and Illinois Highway 26 north of Freeport. There are 63 rooms and eleven whirlpool suites. Handicapped and non-smoking rooms, heated indoor pool, whirlpool, exercise facilities, cable TV, free wireless high speed internet access, microwave, mini fridge, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards, coffee makers, safes, desks, pets allowed with a $35 fee, on site coin laundry, dry cleaning available, complimentary enhanced breakfast, ,AARP, Senior citizen and group discounts. Hotel is located adjacent to the Jane Addams Recreational Trail for biking, hiking or snowmobiling; ask about special packages with trail use.
CITY: Freeport
Country Junction
Casual family dining with a warm inviting atmosphere serving a wide variety of American cuisine from steaks to fish, plus breakfast all day and sandwiches made to order. Reservations recommended. Carryouts, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Wagner's Business Products/Furniture
This is a full-service office products store with gift and luggage department, including special stationery items.
CITY: Freeport
Apr 30
Classic Film Series: Hollywood and World War II
Highland Community College and the Stephenson County Historical Society partner with the Lindo Theatre to present this film series featuring World War II movies. There will be a brief introduction before each movie and a discussion led by Ed Finch, Director of the Historical Society, and Alan Wenzel, Speech and Communications Instructor at the College, following the movie. The featured movies are: January 8: "Casablanca" 1943; February 5: "30 Seconds Over Tokyo" 1944; March 5: "Run Silent Run Deep" 1955; April 2: "Pride of the Marines" 1945. As a bonus feature for buying a series ticket, the classic 1943 musical, "Hollywood Canteen" will be shown on April 30. There will be a 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm showing for each movie. All movies will be shown at the Lindo Theater. Entire Series plus Musical: $20; Per movie: $5.
CITY: Freeport
4 - 6
9th Annual John Deere Days
This event features antique two cylinder and new generation tractors plus old time machinery, food, converation, and good fun. Come visit with the owners of these tractors and learn why they love these machines. Food, conversation, crafts, and a good time for all ages.
CITY: Orangeville
PJ's Stephenson Street Station
Homemade daily specials and soups Tuesday thru Friday, including tacos on Wednesday, hot roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy on Thursday, and a Friday night fish fry. Also serving home cut fries, fresh pork rinds and half-pound burgers. Bar, Carryout, wireless internet. Barquet facilities for 250. Credit cards are not accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Lena Drive Inn
Old fashioned drive inn with carhop service. Serving soft serve ice cream cones, shakes and malts, with burgers, fries, chicken, and pork tenderloin sandwiches. A truly great drive inn experience.
CITY: Lena
Serendipity Candy
Browse the selection of gourmet chocolates, nostalgic candy, Jelly Belly's, M&M colorworks, candy bouquets, and the large offering of sugar-free candy. Visit us on Facebook.
CITY: Freeport
China Buffet
China Buffet offers a wide variety of Chinese specialties. Carryouts, children's menu. Banquet facilites for 30. Credit Cards Accepted.
CITY: Freeport
Beef-A-Roo - Northwoods Lodge
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Machesney Park
Higher Grounds Coffee
This is a warm, inviting and friendly place with a relaxed but upscale atmosphere. Only the highest quality freshly roasted specialty coffees from around the word are used. They also offer a full menu of espresso beverages, specialty tea, hot chocolate, steamers, fruit smoothies and more. Plus they have a wonderful selection of pastries and baked goods. Panini sandwiches and soup are served daily for lunch. The breakfast menu includes breakfast panini, quiche, pastries, muffins, scones and other selections. Free wireless internet access is available. Drive-up window, carryout.
CITY: Freeport
Stones Hallmark
Beautiful Hallmark gift store offering cards, Christmas ornaments, collectibles, ladies accessories, Fannie May and much more. Open: Sunday; 11 am - 5 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 8 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 5:30 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Honey Hill Orchard
Apples, cider, donuts, apple bread, pure apple cider, caramel apples, honey, jams, jellies, apple butter, syrup, pumpkins and gourds. Late Aug.-Nov.
CITY: McConnell
Baileyville Christmas Trees
Christmas trees - cut your own or pre-cut, wreaths, roping, decorations, ornaments, gifts, crafts and complimentary cider, coffee and cookies
CITY: Baileyville
Frank Jewelers
Frank Jewelers in downtown Freeport is the destination for diamonds, distinctive jewelry and fine gifts. The galleries feature diamonds from Natalie K, IDDEAL Diamonds, Everlon, Love Story, Forever 10, and the new Ideal2 Square-Cut Hearts and Arrows diamond – a Frank Jewelers exclusive – displayed in a relaxing atmosphere where guests can find style, brilliance and excellent value each and every day. Frank Jewelers complete Pandora Shop-in-Shop offers the collection of internationally acclaimed Pandora charms, bracelets, necklaces and earrings – with millions of combinations. You'll also find distinctive jewelry from designers Belle Etoile, East2West, Rhythm of Love, LeVian, as well as an impressive collection of Citizen Signature, SEIKO, Accutron and Wittnauer fine timepieces and wall clocks. Frank Jewelers Swarovski gallery is the area's most extensive and features many limited edition pieces. The in-store design and repair department features the talents of a Master Goldsmith who can customize an original piece of jewelry that fits your personality and budget, from traditional to fashion forward. Frank Jewelers will help you create jewelry that is as unique as you are.
CITY: Freeport
Torkelson Cheese Company
"World Champion" Brick and Muenster Cheese, along with 45 other varieties of quality cheeses, sold at factory direct prices. Watch cheese-making through demonstration window; best viewing is 8 am - 10 am. Open: Monday thru Friday: 8 am - 3 pm; Saturday: 8 am - 1 pm.
CITY: Lena
Rite-Way Furniture and Appliance
Home furnishings, accessories, furniture, appliances, bedding and carpet.
CITY: Freeport
Dragon Popcorn
Visit this quirky little shop and fall in love with gourmet popcorn in a huge variety of flavors, nuts, fruit, chocolate, and soft drinks including frozen concoctions. Friend us on Facebook at Dragon Popcorn. Open: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Hampton Inn - Freeport
This historic and charming hotel is located in the heart of Historic Downtown Freeport and features The Main Street Bistro, always the perfect spot to enjoy a great meal, a refreshing drink in a sophisticated atmosphere ideal for mixing, mingling, and enjoying life. The 70 spacious guest rooms and 2 suites feature complimentary hi-speed wireless internet access, High Definition TV with pay-per view movies and games, refrigerators and microwaves available upon request. Guest also have access to the hotel's state of the art fitness center, indoor swimming pool, and the complimentary hot continental breakfast which features over 15 items daily. Non-smoking rooms are available. The Hampton Inn is part of the Hilton Honors preferred guest program. Rates: $89 to $149.
CITY: Freeport
Jennings Cards and Currency
Coins, sport cards, books, postcards, stamps, gold and silver. We buy, sell, trade and appraise.
CITY: Freeport
Lena Mercantile Eatery
The Mercantile Eatery serves delicious soups, salads, sandwiches and homemade desserts - pies, cheesecakes, cakes and more. In addition there is a daily special sandwich. Freshly roasted, freshly ground coffee drinks from gourmet beans are also featured. Plus enjoy the antiques, gifts and more at the Lena Mercantile. Lunch from 11 am - 2 pm, desserts and coffee anytime.
CITY: Lena
Town House Motel Freeport
Located on the west side of the city, this is a 30 room motel with ground floor rooms, suites; non-smoking rooms; cable TV; movie channels; wireless internet; in room phones; nearby restaurants and shopping; pets welcome with manager's approval; senior citizen; truckers, government employees and multiple night discounts. One meeting room with a maximum capacity of 25. Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa.
CITY: Freeport
Nature's Way Nutrition Center
A complete line of natural and organic foods, vitamins, cosmetics, groceries, wheat-free products, books and more. All products are free of colorings, preservatives, and chemicals.
CITY: Freeport
Harbach Meats
A small, family owned and operated butcher shop that has been in business in Freeport since 1929 - Celebrating 84 years of home-raised beef and pork. Purchase direct from their farm as individual cuts, quarters and sides.
CITY: Freeport
The Mill Furnishings and Design
The Mill is nestled among the hills of Northern Illinois, on the way to Galena. Large furniture showroom, including flooring, bedding and accessories. Full-service consultants on staff. A nice drive for "nice" furniture.
CITY: Lena
Engel's Jewelry and Gifts
Complete line of fine jewelry featuring engagement rings and colored stones in all designs. Gifts for every occasion including wedding, anniversary, baby and inspirational. Home decor, unique clocks and many collectibles. Fashion jewelry in the most popular designs featuring sterling silver and semi-precious stones. The store also features a complete repair department for jewelry, watches, clocks and antique items. Open: Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm
CITY: Lena
Nichol's Antiques
Glassware, pottery, kitchenware, books, tools, clocks, toys, art, lamps, coins, stamps, furniture, and collectibles.
CITY: Rockton
Lily Pad Gardens And Nursery
Discover this shop offering annuals, perennials, aquatic plants, hanging baskets, traditional and unique flowering containers, garden seeds, a full garden center and garden-themed gifts, including bean pod candles, home decor, Dionis goat's milk bath products, Rhapsody candles, garden flags, and mailbox covers, willow benches and outdoor furniture. Fresh-cut Christmas trees, wreaths, and garland are available during winter season.
CITY: Lena
Cimino's Little Italy
This lovely restaurant offers a beautiful setting combined with exquisite fine Italian dining as well as pizza and an outdoor beer garden. "It's love at first bite." Carryout, children's menu, catering, delivery service, full bar. Banquet facilities perfect for weddings, anniversaries, or other special occasions.
CITY: Freeport
Beach's Supper Club
At Beach's we use nothing but the finest quality products and we pride ourselves on the freshness of what we serve. Steaks, seafood, pork chops, and broasted chicken. Full bar including wine list. Reservations encouraged. Banquet facilities for 90.
CITY: Lena
Coach's Golf & Grill
This clubhouse on the Stagecoach Golf Course offers fresh from the grill sandwiches, soups, salads, homemade pizza, chicken, and fish. Also enjoy Coach's hugh patio. Full bar, carryouts, children's menu, game room.
CITY: Lena
A Freeport tradition since 1921, this Italian restaurant and lounge specializes in pasta, pizza, steak, fish, and chicken. Carryout, full bar, entertainment. Banquet facilities for 55. Su: 5 pm - 10 pm; T-Th: 5 pm - 10 pm; F-S: 5 pm - 11 pm
CITY: Freeport
Jumpin Joe's
Located inside the 4 Seasons Bowling Center, Jumpin Joe's is Freeport's hot spot. Whether eating, relaxing or enjoying Joe's atmosphere, this is the place. Eat at Joe's. Carryout, full bar, and entertainment. Open: Sunday: 11 am - 11 pm; Monday thru Friday: 9 am - 1:30 am; Saturday: 11 am - 1:30 am.
CITY: Freeport
Landmark Family Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Freeport, the Landmark offers family dining with homemade soups, sandwiches and daily specials including a daily supper special. Banquet facilities for 50. Credit Cards not accepted.
CITY: Freeport
25 - 26
Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad and Silvercreek Museum Ice Cream Social
All aboard the antique steam train as a 35 ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose, and two passenger flatcars for a four mile ride through farmlands and across a bridge 30 feet above Yellow Creek. Puschase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, and browse for novelties in the Freight House. Visit the Silver Creek Museum which offers 25 rooms of early Americana, Henney Motor Company vehicles, which were manufactured in Freeport, and the operating Cooper-Corliss engine, a giant 130 ton steam engine. Enjoy an ice cream social serving sandwiches, chips, pie, cake and ice cream will be available at the Museum.
CITY: Freeport
Merle Norman Cosmetic Studio
Quality skin care and cosmetics, Vera Bradley quilted bags and accessories, and fun watches. Complimentary makeover/lessons. Call for an appointment.
CITY: Freeport
Down On The Farm Toys and More
This shop offers 3000 square feet of toys including farm toys and farm related collectibles. All makes and models are featured. Plus they offer peddle tractors, dolls, "Melissa and Doug" puzzles, kites, sports cards and many more toys. Open: Wednesday thru Friday: 10 am - 6 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm, and Sunday in November and December: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY: Lena
Yellow Creek Inn
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY: Pearl City
Beef-A-Roo - Rock 'N' Roll South
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
CITY: Rockford
Imperial Palace Chinese Restaurant
Voted "Best Ethnic Food" in the region sixteen years in a row. Specializing in Mandarin, Szechwan, and Hunan cuisine with over 100 dinner entrees. Carryout, children's menu, full bar. Banquet facilities for 50.
CITY: Freeport
Family Affair Cafe
For over 18 years, the Family Affair Cafe has been offering diners an escape from the same old humdrum! Countless homemade meals, including soups and delicious new menu additions, daily specials, and breakfast anytime. Carryout, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
Studio 218 Salon and Spa
Full-service salon and spa offering cuts, color, waxing, facials, massage, body wraps and more. Plus spa parties, make-up, ear piercing, keratin smoother, Brazillian gel manicures, blowouts and pedicures.
CITY: Freeport
Bearly Used
Bearly Used offers a large selection of children's consignment shop. Clothing sizes from newborn to 14. Plus children's toys, maternity clothing, books, videos, baby equipment, furniture and more.
CITY: Freeport
Main Street Bistro
A delightful, local, farm to plate bistro. All menu items are fresh and homemade using local farm products. Extensive wine list and local craft beers are served. Live Jazz night on Saturdays from 8 pm - 10 pm. Reservations are recommended. Full bar, carryout, children's menu.
CITY: Freeport
The Buss Stop
Daily specials, Friday fish fry, Saturday pizza specials and ice cream specialities in a friendly atmosphere. Cheese available for purchase. Carryout, smoke-free. No credit cards.
CITY: Dakota
Willow Lake Greenhouse
A full line of bedding, vegetable, herb, perennial, specialty and heritage plants, plus hanging baskets are offered. Open: Late April thru late June: Monday thru Friday: 10 am - 5:30 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm; Sunday: (May only): Noon - 4 pm.
CITY: Freeport
Fieldstone Inn
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Early on in the development of "Wicked,'' composer Stephen Schwartz says, it became clear to him and co-creator Winnie Holzman that "we're really on to something. If we do this right, we've got something here.''
Oh, they did it right, and not just in the box-office terms by which this blockbuster is too often judged.
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Toccata, Op.6 (Casella, Alfredo)
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Work Title | Toccata, Op.6 |
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Composer | Casella, Alfredo |
Opus/Catalogue Number | Op.6 |
Key | C♯ minor, ends in D♭ major |
Year/Date of Composition | 1904 |
First Publication | 1918 |
Dedication | Édouard Risler (1873–1929) |
Piece Style | Early 20th century |
Instrumentation | piano |


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Long ago, bar signs and beer taps lit up with that permissive slogan of the Storz Brewing Company. Now, with this week's announcement by John Markel, great-grandson of the founder of the historic Omaha brewery, Storz time is here again.
"It's great day for Omaha," said Bill Baburek, owner of the Crescent Moon-Beertopia complex and proprietor of the forthcoming Infusion brewery. Baburek, an Omaha beer historian, has collected Storz memorabilia since the late 1970s. The return of the iconic brand — at one time, Storz outsold all competitors in Omaha — marks a moment Baburek never thought he'd see. "I have a soft place in my heart for Storz."
Omaha's craft beer scene has boomed in recent years, but none of the new arrivals come loaded with a bloodline history dating back to the early days of Omaha brew-chugging.
None until Storz.
News of the family's return to libation-making brings with it a spirit of hometown rejoicing, even among drinkers born well after the original brewery closed in 1972.
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Gottlieb Storz was born in 1852 in Germany and orphaned at an early age. By 14, he was brewing beer.
The brewery that became the Storz empire was founded in Omaha in the early 1860s and sold to a man named Ebenezer Dallow. In 1865, Dallow sold to Joseph Baumann, whose wife, Wilhemina, took over the brewery after his death. In 1884, Wilhemina sold out to an ambitious young foreman in her employ. The foreman's name: Gottlieb Storz.
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» Metz, established in 1864 by Fred Metz Sr. at Seventh and Leavenworth Streets. It moved to the former site of Willow Springs Distillery at Second and Hickory Streets. Shut down by prohibition in 1920, it reopened as the Fontenelle Brewing Company in 1933 before returning to the Metz label in 1938. The brewery shut down in 1961.
» Falstaff, 3302 S. 25th St., headquartered in St. Louis. The brewery was shut down in October 1984 and closed for good the following April after 50 years of brewing. At its peak in the 1960s, the plant produced about 650,000 barrels of beer annually. The brewing equipment was dismantled in 1992, and most of it was shipped to a brewery in China.
The Storz brand name didn't actually appear until after the turn of the century. Before then, Storz fashioned his company the Omaha Brewing Association. From that point until the company's sale in 1966, it remained a family business.
Prohibition, which lasted from 1920 to 1933, shuttered many breweries around the country. Not Storz. The Omaha company perservered through the dry era by churning out soft drinks and nonalcoholic brew.
When the national alcohol ban was lifted, Storz hit its stride. In its heyday, the company grew to 400 employees and produced hundreds of thousands of barrels each year. Run by Gottlieb and sons Adolph, Arthur Sr. and Robert, the brand name became synonymous with beer in Omaha.
The eldest Storz showed up to the brewery until the day he died in 1938. According to an obituary published that year in The World-Herald, he considered work his hobby. On his 85th birthday, Storz gave each of his employees a check for $100. His birthday cake weighed 150 pounds.
In 1966, company president Adolph and chairman Arthur Sr. sold Storz to an Iowa investment group, which in turn sold to Minneapolis-based Grain Belt. The Storz brewery shuttered in 1972.
Despite the company's slide into closure, Storz was ahead of its time in some ways. As early as the 1930s, the company marketed a seasonal beer called Winterbru. It also was one of the first breweries to start canning its beers.
A few of those old, crusty cans sit on display at Louie M's Burger Lust Cafe in South Omaha, including an empty container of Storz Gold Crest, once billed as a "world's champion beer."
On Friday morning, patrons reminisced about the good old days — in their experience, the late 1940s and early 1950s — when a case of Storz Triumph set you back just four bucks and local breweries sponsored high school baseball.
Former City Councilman Subby Anzaldo, 80, recalled passing the Storz bottling plant on his way to his uncle's jewelry store. He wasn't much of a drinker, but on occasion he sipped some of the local brew.
"When it was chilled, it was darned good," he said.
"Everyone drank Storz beer," said John Stella, 78. "It was the Omaha beer."
A waitress overhearing the conversation walked over with an origin story of her own.
"I was created on Storz," she said with a smile. "That and no TVs."
CORRECTION: John Markel is the great-grandson of Gottlieb Storz, founder of Storz, the historic Omaha brewery. An earlier version of this story misidentified the family relationship.
Midlands breweries
» Upstream Brewing Company
514 S. 11th St. and 17070 Wright Plaza, Omaha
This local restaurant chain brews its own beer. With brews such as Mark's Strawberries and Creme Ale and Gettin' Ginger Wit It, Upstream offers some serious variety.
» Benson Brewery
6059 Maple St., Omaha
The newest brewery to hit Benson offers unique beers alongside classics. Stop in and grab a brew and some items off their locally sourced food menu.
» Blue Blood Brewing Company
500 W. South St. Suite #8, Lincoln
Brewer Brian Podwinski used to be a police offer but retired in 2006 after an injury. He began making beer at home and now is the president of Blue Blood. (This brewery will work with Storz on its beer.)
» Empyrean Brewing Co.
729 Q St., Lincoln
Empyrean offers a wide variety of seasonal and house beers, including its Luna Sea ESB, which won a silver medal at the 2006 World Beer Cup.
» Infusion Brewing Co.
6115 Maple St., Omaha
Benson will be getting another brewery soon enough. Infusion isn't set to open until September, but its beers are already making the rounds on the festival circuit.
» Modern Monks Brewery
6235 Havelock Ave., Lincoln
Modern Monks brews primarily for Misty's Steakhouse. It has a number of classic beers, including a Belgian IPA and a Robust Porter, as well as seasonals with wacky names such as Just the Tip.
» Nebraska Brewing Company
7474 Towne Center Parkway Suite 101, Papillion
This brewery in Shadow Lake Towne Center has won a wealth of awards. Try its EOS Hefeweizen, a light summer beer with hints of cloves, nutmeg and vanilla.
» Lucky Bucket Brewing Co.
11941 Centennial Road Suite 1, La�Vista
In less than five years, Lucky Bucket has expanded from a favorite Nebraska microbrewery to a six-state sensation. Its Pre-Prohibition Lager has won numerous awards.
» Loop Brewing Company
404 W. A St., McCook, Neb.
Grab a handcrafted beer and a slice of pizza at this southern Nebraska brew pup.
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6 Granny Smith Apples
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Opera Carolina will bring its two performances of "The Billy Goats Gruff" to Clayton State University this week.
"This performance is part of our .. Young People's Concert series," said Catherin Striplin, education manager at Spivey Hall, where the event will be held. The performances provide a curriculum connection, such as world culture and literature. "We want them [performances] to be educational," she added. The children's opera will be performed Opera Carolina today, and Wednesday, in Spivey Hall, at 2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow. Performances will take place both days at 9:30 a.m., and 11:15 a.m.,, according to Director of University Relations John Shiffert, in a news release. The opera is open to everyone, although it is geared toward children in kindergarten- through fifth-grade, said Striplin. The performance is $2 per person, however, $1 discounted tickets are available, to teachers, for students, Shiffert said. "The Billy Goats Gruff," said Striplin, is a fairytale about three goats who were all named Gruff. They had to cross a bridge with a troll living underneath it. However, the troll wouldn't let them cross. The goats ultimately crossed the bridge, befriending the troll. The story educates youngsters on the importance of kindness, and how it can assist individuals in achieving goals, Striplin said. Opera Carolina, is based in Charlotte, N.C. It will use musical themes from popular composers, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Gioachino Rossini. The opera will last about 50 minutes, Striplin said. She said the children's opera differs from regular adult operas in that adult operas can last from two, to four hours, but the children's opera is condensed to a length of 45 minutes, to an hour. Most children's operas are usually based on children's literature, and are interactive, and performed in the English language. She said that adult operas are usually performed in foreign languages, including German and French. "They [children's operas] are accessible and designed specifically to educate children ... You're never going to see death and destruction, like some adult operas," Striplin added. She said the 2010-2011 Young People's Concert series began on Oct. 4, and offers a variety of musical genres, from children's operas, to string quartets. "This is just one of many opportunities," Striplin said. Spivey Hall has been hosting the series for 17 years, and about 15,000 metro Atlanta students –– from public schools, private schsools, and home schools –– participate, she said.More like this story
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Kissing Jessica Stein [DVD]
Director : Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
Screenplay : Heather Juergensen & Jennifer Westfeldt
MPAA Rating : R
Year of Release : 2002
Stars : Jennifer Westfeldt (Jessica Stein), Heather Juergensen (Helen Cooper), Scott Cohen (Josh Myers), Jackie Hoffman (Joan), Tovah Feldshuh (Judy Stein), Robert Ari (Sidney Stein), David Aaron Baker (Dan Stein)
Kissing Jessica Stein is about two women who decide to try lesbianism for completely different reasons. The eponymous Jessica (Jennifer Westfeldt) decides to give it a try because she has all but given up on finding Mr. Right—her latest series of dates has ranged from a smarmy lounge lizard to an egghead accountant whose idea of going dutch means itemizing everything down to who ate the more expensive leaves of lettuce in the salad. On a fluke, she answers a woman-seeking-woman personal ad placed by Helen Cooper (Heather Juergensen), a confident sexual adventuress who desires to go bi just because it's something she hasn't tried before. In other words, the two couldn't be any different.
The material in Kissing Jessica Stein is tricky, dealing as it does with the fluidity of sexuality within the usually rigidly heterosexual confines of the romantic comedy. The reason the movie works as well as it does is because the two leads have a deep understanding of their characters and bring to their roles both an infectious charm and an underlying conviction to everything they do. It also helps that the movie is quite often very funny—not always laugh out loud funny, but funny in a recognizable "that's life" kind of way. Remove the lesbianism, and the intimate scenes between Jessica and Helen are just like fumbling teenagers tentatively and excitedly discovering each other for the first time. Of course, in such situations, one person is often more enthusiastic than the other, which is also the case here. Helen has long since made up her mind that she can go both ways, but Jessica is unsure, which causes her to go so slowly that Helen complains at one point that she's dating "a Jewish Sandra Dee."
The story is set in the hustle and bustle of New York City, where Jessica is a copy editor for a newspaper and Helen is the director of an art gallery. Their respective professions fit them like a glove, as Jessica is a borderline-neurotic perfectionist whose exacting tendencies have made it that much more difficult for her to find happiness with a significant other, while Helen is confident and assured, willing to try something new for the simple sake of its newness. Where Jessica is uncertain, Helen is bold.
What is surprising to both of them—and ultimately to us in the audience—is how perfectly matched they end up being. To the astonishment of both Jessica and Helen, they end up falling in love—the fling with lesbianism develops into a genuine opportunity for a meaningful relationship. Partly, it is because they are both women, and they connect on the levels of taste in fashion and literature in a way that the men in their lives are incapable of (one of the best scenes in the movie has them in the back of a taxi cab discussing techniques for blending lipstick colors). Yet, it is also their opposite-ness that makes them work so well together, with Helen bringing Jessica out of her perfectionist shell and Jessica showing Helen that not rushing into things can sometimes make them that much sweeter.
There are complications, of course. While Helen is loud and proud about her decision to switch teams, Jessica is more unsure, deciding instead to hide the fact that she is involved with a woman. She is especially intent on hiding it from Josh (Scott Cohen), her ex-college-boyfriend and current boss. Josh is clearly unhappy in life and tends to take it out on Jessica in passive-aggressive bursts (he only refers to her as "Stein," a clear distancing technique that clues us in right away that he is still pining for her). She also keeps her new relationship from her meddling mother (Tovah Feldshuh), who is deeply concerned that her daughter is 28 and still not married, and thus attempts to set her up with every eligible Jewish bachelor who's willing to come over for dinner.
In addition to being a funny and intimate comedy, Kissing Jessica Stein is also a rare outsider success story in Hollywood. The two stars, who became friends during a theater workshop in 1997, developed it first as an off-Broadway play called Lipschtick and then turned it into a script that they shopped around, eventually securing enough financing to make it a go. It is to director Charles Herman-Wurmfeld's credit that he keeps the emotional comedy and energy of the more intimate theater setting while also expanding the story visually, particularly in his use of constantly moving handheld cameras and real New York locations. Kissing Jessica Stein has a texture that belies its low budget.
It's sweet and funny and often very clever the same vein as Woody Allen's neurotic romances, but most of all it grabs you with its honesty—you can believe in the way the characters respond to the situations. There is humor to be found in two women exploring an aspect of sexuality they had not previously considered, but what sells the story is that it finds the emotional core behind the sex. Most women (or men, for that matter) probably won't follow the path Jessica Stein follows in order to find her true self, but we can all recognize the urges behind it.
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Aspect Ratio | 1.85:1 |
Languages | English, Spanish |
Subtitles | English, Spanish |
Distributor | 20th Century-Fox Home Entertainment |
Release Date | September 17, 2002 |
1.85:1 (Anamorphic) The anamorphic widescreen presentation of Kissing Jessica Stein is pleasing throughout. The image is well detailed and fairly sharp, with few artifacts and a pleasant, natural-looking color palette. The overall look of the movie is somewhat dark, with many sequences taking place outside at night or in dimly lit rooms, and black levels and shadow detail are consistently strong. Despite being a low-budget romantic comedy, the movie has a strong visual scheme that is well represented here. | |
English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Spanish Dolby 2.0 Stereo The 5.1-channel Dolby Digital soundtrack gets the job done. Since most of the movie is dialogue, the surround channels and subwoofer don't get much of a workout. However, music does play an important role from time to time, and the soundtrack does a nice job of expanding them out without drawing undue attention. | |
Audio commentary by director Charles Herman-Wurmfeld and cinematographer Lawrence Sher Audio commentary by writers/actors Heather Juergensen and Jennifer Westfeldt Not one, but two feature-length audio commentaries are available. The first, by director Charles Herman-Wurmfeld and cinematographer Lawrence Sher—or "Charlie" and "Larry" as they call themselves—is an intriguing listen. Many viewers tend to think less of romantic comedies for not being "cinematic" enough, but Herman-Wurmfeld and Sher prove to be thoughtful and articulate in explaining what they were going for visually and how they accomplished it despite a tight budget and short shooting schedule. The second commentary, by the writers/actors Heather Juergensen and Jennifer Westfeldt, is about as energetic as an audio commentary can be. Juergensen and Westfeldt are clearly exhilarated about their project, and their excitement in talking about it is infectious. Both commentaries are very good at pointing out the little details about the production, such as where everything was shot and who all the background characters are. Deleted scenes with optional commentary "The Making of Kissing Jessica Stein" featurette Original theatrical trailer |
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