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Brenden Schultz named 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year

Brenden Schultz named 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year

SPRINGFIELD – The Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) named Brenden Schultz, of Pecatonica High School, the 2015 Conservation Teacher of the Year for grades 9th – 12th, at the organization’s 67th Annual Meeting in Springfield. In commending Mr. Schultz for his outstanding teaching skills, Jerry Snodgrass, […]

 
 

Belvidere school menus week of August 24, 2015

Belvidere school menus week of August 24, 2015

Elementary schools Monday, Aug 24- Mini Corn Dogs, Chicken Nuggets w/ Rice Krispy Bar, Bosco Sticks Tuesday, Aug 25- Mini Maple Waffled & Sausage, Chicken Patty Sandwich, Chicken Creaser Salad Wednesday, Aug 26- Pepperoni Pizza, Spaghetti W/ Sauce & cheese, All American Sub Thursday, Aug 27- Hot Dog, Baked potato […]

 
 

4-H Horse, Pony Show opens up Boone County Fair

4-H Horse, Pony Show opens up Boone County Fair

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Before the crowds came, before the stands opened, and before the music and roar of the rides and entertainment came to life, the Boone County Fair opened in the back corner of the fairgrounds with the 4-H Horse and Pony Show in the outdoor […]

 
 

Pageant Queens unmasked at Boone County Fair

Pageant Queens unmasked at Boone County Fair

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Two local girls had their wishes come true Tuesday night, as they were crowned Miss Boone County and Little Miss Boone County. Jilliana Marie Paul, 18, and Melrose Martinez, 8, will reign in their respective titles for the next year, starting with various […]

 
 

4-H Dairy Steer Show shows off talented kids

4-H Dairy Steer Show shows off talented kids

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – At 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, the Boone County 4-H held the Dairy Steer Show. The classes of he steer were split up into the age or “maturity” of the steer. Later competitions split the classes into different age groups of the exhibitors […]

 
 

4-H goats take home prizes at Boone County Fair

4-H goats take home prizes at Boone County Fair

By Rhonda Mix Reporter BELVIDERE – On Thursday, Aug. 13, one or two of the competitors butted heads with their handlers and bleated in protest as they were led around the show area in the dairy goat barn, but for the most part, the goats entered in the Boone County […]

 
 

Timber Tina’s “Chics with Axes”

Timber Tina’s “Chics with Axes”

By Shelby R. Farrell Reporter BELVIDERE – Tucked away in the southwest corner of the Boone County Fair, chainsaws roared, water was splashed and wood was chopped all in the name of competition. All summer, Timber Tina’s World Champion Lumberjills – Chics with Axes hold demonstrations around the country at […]

 
 

Art and home-made pies highlighted annual Hononegah Woman’s Club Art Fair

Art and home-made pies highlighted annual Hononegah Woman’s Club Art Fair

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The 45th annual Hononegah Women’s Club Art Fair in Village Park on Sunday, Aug. 16, satisfied art and craft enthusiasts as well as home-made pie lovers. Dr. Joan Kole, chairman and President of Hononeagh Women’s Club said the art fair is the only fundraiser […]

 
 

GLENN TERRY Rockton School District names new superintendent

GLENN TERRY  Rockton School District names new superintendent

ROCKTON – At its August meeting, the Board of Education of Rockton School District 140, named long term principal, Glenn Terry as its new superintendent. Mr. Terry will assume full superintendent responsibilities after winter break during January 2016. Until that time, Terry will serve in the dual roles of assistant […]

 
 

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful more than the name implies

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful more than the name implies

By Bob Balgemann Reporter LOVES PARK – Some hearing the name, Keep Northern Illinois Beautifu (KNIB), likely think it’s an organization that keeps roadsides free of trash and other debris. Well, it does, but that’s a small part of its mission. This multi-faceted organization has been around since 1988 and […]

 
 
 
 
 
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