Archive for: May, 2015

5/28/15 Cherry Valley Shopper

5/28/15 Cherry Valley Shopper

 

 
 

Citizens salute Servicemen during Pecatonica Memorial Day Parade

By Doug Schroder Editor and Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – Applause greeted servicemen as they patrolled north along Main Street during the Memorial Day parade in Pecatonica on Monday, May 25. Wave after wave of those who served, from their time in Korea to those currently serving, accepted ovations as […]

 
 

Byron Regional Championship features occasional foes

Byron Regional Championship features occasional foes

By Chris Johnson Reporter BYRON – The Stillman Valley Lady Cardinals scored intermittently throughout the Saturday, May 23 Byron Regional Championship game against the host Byron Lady Tigers and came away with the title, courtesy of a 4-0 score. The scoring, every other inning, paired with a top-notch performance by […]

 
 

Text amendment being prepared for breeders, boarders

Text amendment being prepared for breeders, boarders

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Their direction has been made clear. Now, members of the ad-hoc committee dealing with regulations for animal breeders and boarders are going to craft a text amendment for the Boone County Code. That work will continue May 20, when the panel meets at 1 […]

 
 

Utility tax back on Machesney Park agenda Monday night

Utility tax back on Machesney Park agenda Monday night

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The 5 percent utility tax the village board imposed on homeowners in 2012 will get more discussion Monday night (May 18). Mayor Jerry Bolin will present a resolution during the village board meeting, which starts at 6 p.m., to put a referendum on […]

 
 

Two more seek ‘bar boutique’ licenses in Machesney Park

Two more seek ‘bar boutique’ licenses in Machesney Park

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The owners of two more establishments in the village are seeking “bar boutique” (BB) liquor licenses so they can open up video gaming operations. Lucky Slots is proposed for 8289 Burden Road, while Skyline Slots would be located at 7507 N. Second St. […]

 
 

Boy Scout Troop 643 – A special troop for special young men

By Jean Seegers Reporter  ROSCOE – Twenty eight years ago, Jenny Bevans, the mother of two girls, was an active Girl Scout leader. When her daughters grew up and aged out of the troop, she found she missed the scouting experience. Bevans learned about a unique Special Needs Boy Scout […]

 
 

Whitman Post POP Art showcased talents of students

Whitman Post POP Art showcased talents of students

By Marianne Mueller Reporter  ROCKTON – Colorful pictures hung from hallways of Whitman Post Elementary School. In another section of the school various styles of POP Art (popular art) carried many elements of surprise on Wednesday, May 6. This year’s art show focused on the Art and History of video […]

 
 

BHS FFA and Ag Dept. holding Plant Sale

BHS FFA and Ag Dept. holding Plant Sale

BYRON – The students in Mr. Trygg’s Horticulture classes at Byron HS have been busy planting in the greenhouse. There will be a wide selection of spring bedding plants available, for purchase May 14 from 8a.m – 4:30 p.m.. The location is in the high school greenhouse, which is right […]

 
 

Bids for new county animal services building due June 2

Bids for new county animal services building due June 2

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – Boone County Administrator Ken Terrinoni called it an aggressive timetable but he said, “We want to start (construction) as soon as possible.” Architect Mark Schmidt will begin advertising on May 11 for bids to construct the new Boone County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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