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The Rock Island Trump taps Tillerson Mk PERSISTENCE. FAYS OFF UPFRONT plishment will translate into success in government. Indeed, Trump, the first billionaire businessman to win the White House, is broadly test- ing that propo sition across his adminis- Tillerson tration. He's tapped fast food executive Andy Puzder to lead the Labor Department, billionaire investor Wilbur Ross for Commerce, financier Steven Mnuchin as Treasury secretary and Goldman Sachs President Gary Cohn as his top economic adviser. But hes taking perhaps his biggest chance on Tillerson, pulling an executive from the rough-and-tumble world of oil production into the delicate arena of international diplomacy.

If confirmed by the Senate and his deep ties to Russia make that no sure thing Tillerson will be at the center of discussions over the Syrian civil war, the intractable pursuit of peace in the Middle East, and potential conflicts with China, given Trumps early questioning of longstanding U.S. policy toward Beijing. To Trump, the deals Tillerson has struck around the world for Exxon, and the relationships he has built doing so, are ample preparation for the challenges he would face as the nations top diplomat. While Tillersons ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin are drawing scrutiny on Capitol Hill, Trump has had good things to say about Putin, too, and Tillersons connection doesn't appear to See TILLERSON, page A2 With state pick, Trump keeps betting big on business leaders WASHINGTON AP) In selecting Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his secretary of state, President-elect Donald Trump is making the same bet he asked voters to make on him: that a track record of business accom Don't let your pets fur-eeze this winter Attorney general urges donors to research charities SPRINGFIELD Attorney General Lisa Madigan Is encouraging Illinoisans to research what charities they donate to this holiday season. Madigan says it's important to find out about an organization before donations are made "to ensure your contribution will be used to further the charitable mission you want to support." Under state law charitable organizations must register and file annual financial reports with Madigan's office.

Potential donors can access that information. The state says donors should ask how much of their donations are going to the charity and don't donate if the solicitor uses high-pressure tactics or demands cash. Donors are urged to beware of look-alike websites that searching for personal financial information and to beware emails or texts asking for donations. They're recommended to confirm those requests are from the actual charity. Associated Press via kP Wow IttW) Tfl Tv Why compete on lights? A sign that spells "Ditto' is on display next door to a home with Christmas lights on display in Westland, Mich.

Jami Kelly used plywood and a few strings of white lights to form the word 'Ditto' with an arrow pointing toward the home next-door. The 34-year-old says her family started doing its own light display, but realized that the creation couldn't compare. MfgMcUughlinmmclauqhtenPqconliiw.com Kelsey Campbell, of Davenport, and her dog, Samson, take a break from their walk Tuesday in Davenport Frigid weather just as hard on furry friends Hopeful obesity fight sign? Chubby babies declining CHICAGO A decline in chubby babies and toddlers is providing a glimmer of good news in the fight against childhood obesity. The trend was found in a study of children up to age 2 enrolled in a U.S. nutrition assistance program for low-income women and children.

Half of all U.S. infants up to 1 2 months old are enrolled in the program. The rate of youngsters at risk for obesity fell during the study, from almost 1 5 percent in 2010 to 12 percent overall in 2014, researchers from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday in the journal Pediatrics. The rate declined in all ages studied. It was lowest about 8 percent in 2014 for the youngest infants, from 3 to 5 months, versus almost 1 5 percent among toddlers.

Associated Press ANIMAL 'ANGELS'STILL SOUGHT BY SHELTER MILAN The Quad City Animal Welfare Center has wish trees set up at Hy-Vee stores in Rock Island and Milan for people wanting to help its animals. Shoppers can pick out an ornaments, made by center volunteers, that contain suggestions from the QCAWC wish list. People can buy items and leave them at the Hy-Vee stores for pick-up by shelter volunteers, or they can bring the items to the shelter at 61 2 1 st St. Milan, noon to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 6 p.m.

on Wednesday. 'So far (the drive) has been really successful," said Lindsay Hocker, enrichment coordinator for the shelter. "All the holiday giving in December is helping care for the animals months in advance." IYMARLEN GOMEZ marlengomeziSqconline.com MOLINE Pets face the same winter weather risks as their owners. This weeks forecast holds the coldest weather so far this season, with Sundays temperatures not expected to top 5 below zero. People and their pets are both susceptible to cold weather risks, such as frost bite and hypothermia.

The thing about pets is that its not their decision to know when to go outside. said Lindsay Hocker, enrich ment coordinator for the Quad City Animal Welfare Center in Milan. Ms. Hocker said people are more knowledgeable of what to do in severe weather and have the capability to go inside and seek proper care when necessary Unfortunately for pets, its up to their owners to be well informed to take care of them. See PETS, page A2 Dohrn sells four Rock Island properties ngom IT DENNIS MORAN dmoranqconline.com were unsuccessful.

Jim Fields, chief operating officer of PITT OHIO EXPRESS, FEATURED CLASSIFIED AD CADILLAC '99 ELDORADO 2-door coupe.Newer battery, front tires and front brakes. Runs and looks great. Only 118,000 miles. 1,500. Call 309-644-2969.

MORE VEHICLES FOR SALE INDEX WEATHER ROCK ISLAND Fbur properties belonging to Dohrn Transfer Co. including the trucking company corporate office at 625 3rd Ave have been sold to a Pittsburgh, trucking company According to Rock Island County records, the four properties were sold in August for a total of $3,344 million to Hammel Companies, a Pittsburgh based entity that operates PITT OHIO EXPRESS. Like Dohrn, the company is a multi-generational family-run trucking freight hauler. A call to company president Gary Dohrn on Tuesday after noon was not returned. Efforts to reach other company officials declined to comment on the transactions, saying that, as a privately held company, they generally do not comment on such transactions.

Dohrn Transfer, in its present form, was founded in 1981 by Gary Dohrn. The companys roots go back to his grandfather, Charles Dohrn, who started a trucking company in 1921 with one truck and one route between Rock Island and Kewanee, according to the companys website. Dohrn Transfer employs 1.100 people, including 597 drivers, according to the website. With annual revenues of $103 million. Se? DOHRN, page A2 II MndcWM HKHlA to-H Dougl Ttqqstz qrphicitorBqcoolin com 1 1.