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10/31/24 The Shopper
Author Archive: RvpAdmin
Living Senior for Fall 2024
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Bucs crack the win column
By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT The Belvidere Bucs had higher hopes than to go winless through the first seven weeks of first-year head coach Sean Donnelly’s first season. After suffering a week seven 28-13 loss to Jefferson, the Bucs had dropped four games by two scores, or less. In week eight, […]
Micropantry at First Presbyterian in Winnebago
People driving or walking past First Presbyterian Church at 208 W. Winnebago Street in Winnebago will notice bold signs pointing to a “Micropantry.” The pantry is a weatherproof, two-shelf cabinet, mounted on an outside wall, containing food and other needs. Several months ago, church elders met to discuss […]
Old Stone Church serving local communities for 30 years
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Old Stone Church food pantry had their first distribution in June of 1994. Thirty years later they are continuing this important and great work of providing a necessary service to local communities, reaching beyond the distribution of food. Pantry Director Donn VanSchelven reflects back to […]
Friends of IL Nature Preserves kicks-off volunteer stewardship season at Harlem Hills
The community is invited to participate in an eco-restoration kick-off event at Harlem Hills Nature Preserve on Sunday, Oct. 27, from 1 to 4 p.m. This event marks the beginning of a series of regular restoration workdays dedicated to preserving the unique gravel prairie ecosystem of Harlem Hills. Attendees can […]
Ogle Jolly 4-H Club celebrates National 4-H Week
By Kaitlyn Adams OGLE JOLLY 4-H CLUB REPORTER Ogle County 4-H clubs celebrated National 4-H Week Oct. 6-12. National 4-H Week originated during World War II when the National 4-H Camp in Washington, DC, was postponed due to the conflict. In 1942, Ohio State 4-H Leader W.H. Palmer introduced […]
