Archive for: August, 2015

Auction of a lifetime coming up Saturday, Aug. 29

Auction of a lifetime coming up Saturday, Aug. 29

By Doug Schroder Editor WINNEBAGO – For all those grown boys out there who like their big toys, the auction taking place on Saturday, Aug. 29 at Meridian Implement, located at 1011 S. Meridian Road in Rockford, is one you don’t want to miss. After a lifetime of collecting, Meridian […]

 
 

2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen

2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen

Kay DeMarco photo Alexa Sohner, 2015 Winnebago County Fair Queen, takes her first trip down the runway on Tuesday, Aug. 18.

 
 

Residents preparing to face increased utility cost in Pecatonica

Residents preparing to face increased utility cost in Pecatonica

          By Chris Johnson Reporter PECATONICA – The issue remains, residents have complained about the elevated water rates and bills issued from the Village of Pecatonica, however, the results from a recent Water Rate Study indicate some additional changes may be required. Residents may not like […]

 
 

Experience of working at Boone County Fair

Experience of working at Boone County Fair

By Bailey Appelhans Reporter BELVIDERE – August brought fair week to citizens of Boone County, with many flocking there for animal showcases, food, and rides. For many fairgoers, however, coming to the fair this year meant returning to their jobs. Erin Doane, 19, worked part-time at Taco Bell all summer, […]

 
 

Loves Park Fire Dept. wins two softball championships

Loves Park Fire Dept. wins two softball championships

By Bob Balgemann Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – The Brassfield softball team finished first this summer in the Harlem Community Center (HCC) Galaxy Girls Division regular season. But the hoped-for undefeated regular season was thwarted by Team Thayer in the very last game, which left Brassfield with an 11-1 record. So […]

 
 

Don Norek: an authentic pastor

By Bob Kopp Columnist Don Norek went home to Jesus on Aug. 9. Notorious for his annual indiscriminate Christmas gift giveaways, eschatological obsession, street evangelism, and passion for Jesus that made peers appear as BB guns compared to heavy artillery, I was like everyone who knew him; feeling safe in […]

 
 

4-H releases Boone County Fair competition results

4-H releases Boone County Fair competition results

BOONE COUNTY – The 4-H of Boone County released the Boone County Fair competition show results. Beef, dairy steer shows The 4-H Beef Show Grand Champion Steer Plaque was donated by Ron Wait, and the David and Valerie Finnestad Memorial Trophy was donated by the Finnestad Family and went to […]

 
 

Mr. D’s Magic House on Wheels performed at Boone County Fair

Mr. D’s Magic House on Wheels performed at Boone County Fair

By Michele Gruba Reporter BELVIDERE – Mr. D’s Magic House on Wheels is reminiscent of a traveling variety show of the Vaudeville era.  His 1945 Chevrolet truck turned museum is an attraction all on its own. The exterior and stage are covered with curiosities and photos from around the world. […]

 
 

Lance Gifford performs for Boone County Fair

Lance Gifford performs for Boone County Fair

By Michele Gruba Reporter BELVIDERE – The Magic of Lance Gifford and Company was a hit at the 2015 Boone County Fair. His theatrical LasVegas-stylestage show combined illusions with magic and was both hilarious and exciting. Lance Gifford is an award-winning Magician, illusionist, and Hypnotists. He has won the Miami […]

 
 

Belvidere North boys golf team faces Harvard

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere North boy’s golf team had an opening victory over Harvard High School at Timber Pointe Golf Club on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The opening game of the season showed that the Belvidere Blue Thunder boy’s golf team is in it to win it. Belvidere North had the […]

 
 
 
 
 
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