Archive for: August, 2015

Cherry Valley Public Meetings

Public Works Committee: Monday August 10    7:00pm “Special” Village Board of Trustees Meeting: Monday August 10   7:30pm Public Safety Committee Meeting: Tuesday August 11    6:45pm Finance Committee: Tuesday August 11   7:00pm

 
 

Weekend Events

Saturday, Aug. 8 The Belvidere Junior Tackle will host the Belvidere Junior Tackle Flapjack Fundraiser form 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at 2126 Gateway Center in Belvidere at the Belvidere Applebee’s Restaurant location.  Tickets will be $5 and will be purchasable at the July 19 Parents Meeting.   State Rep. […]

 
 

Ogle Pork Producers pork chop dinner a long-standing Fair tradition

Ogle Pork Producers pork chop dinner a long-standing Fair tradition

OREGON – This was the first year for me to cover the Ogle County Fair myself. Never having been to the Ogle County Fair I didn’t know what to expect. One thing I did notice while there on Saturday, Aug. 1, was the long line for the Ogle County Pork […]

 
 

Byron Boy Scout Ethan Johnson achieves Eagle status

Byron Boy Scout Ethan Johnson achieves Eagle status

BYRON – Ethan Johnson achieved Eagle Scout status on April 8, 2015 with Byron Troop 140. Ethan began his scouting career in 2003 as a Bobcat with Cub Scout Pack 147. In order to achieve Eagle rank, Ethan earned 37 merit badges, including 11 Eagle required badges and three 100th […]

 
 

Textbooks finding shelf space as technology takes over

PECATONICA – Classes will resume within the Pecatonica School District on Aug. 24. Prior to students returning to the hallways within District 321, the students and their parents will be required to attend a mandatory meeting for a presentation on the implementation of Chromebooks as a primary teaching tool. Parents […]

 
 

July 21 was proclaimed Nick Berry Day in Pecatonica after record lift

July 21 was proclaimed Nick Berry Day in Pecatonica after record lift

PECATONICA – Nick Berry participated in and brought home the “Best Male Raw Bench Press” award from an American Powerlifting Federation competition held on July 18 at Rich East High School in Park Forest, IL. Nick earned the title after bench-pressing 457 pounds, earning the American Powerlifting Federation Junior Record and […]

 
 

District 100 superintendent search update

By Michele Gruba Reporter BELVIDERE – On Friday, July 30, a special meeting of the District 100 board of education was held to discuss consulting firm proposals. Choosing a consulting firm is the first step in hiring a superintendent to replace Dr. Houselog, who is retiring from District 100 on […]

 
 

Klippel-Feil Syndrome Freedom announces third annual KFS Awareness Day

Klippel-Feil Syndrome Freedom announces third annual KFS Awareness Day

STATELINE – As with most of the 30 million Americans scattered across the country who suffer from one of 7,000 known rare diseases, it is difficult for patients with Klippel-Feil Syndrome – a rare spinal condition – to get together for an awareness event in one location. That is, until […]

 
 

Bringing about awareness for Klippel-Feil Syndrome

By Sharon Rose Nissley Guest Columnist Over five years ago, I was working full time as an Interior Designer at Richard L. Johnson Associates in Rockford. I began having issues with pain in my neck and head. This increased dramatically and I soon learned I have a rare condition called […]

 
 

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