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Not an abstract view

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO The Gazette
	Pecatoncia watercolor Dick Cholke poses with his painting “Birk”, a portrait of his grandson, that won Best in Show just this last July at the Sandstone Gallery’s “My Current Creations” show, part of the Encore! art group in Mt. Morris. Cholke is currently one of the featured artists at the Coliseum Museum of Art, Antiques, and Americana in Oregon through the end of February.

Pecatonica Watercoor artist featured at CMAAA through end of February By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     As the saying goes, “Everyone is an art critic,” based on or influenced by one’s personal feelings, tastes, and opinions. There are so-called masterpieces hanging in galleries all over the world. Judges and curators are […]

 
 

Pecatonica’s first Eagle Scout in Troop 5

Lily Nestler, from Pecatonica’s Scouts BSA Troop 5, has recently achieved the rank of Eagle Scout – the first one in her troop.

    After earning 52 merit badges and completing all the requirements set forth by Scouts BSA, Lily Nestler advanced to the rank of Eagle Scout on Dec. 28. She is described as kind, loyal and friendly. Nestler is from Scouts BSA Troop 5, out of Pecatonica, and is their first […]

 
 

Winnebago girls’ basketball picks up wins over Oregon, Dakota

PHOTO COURTESY OF MICHAEL WOOLERY/WINNEBAGO LADY INDIANS BASKETBALL FACEBOOK The Gazette
	Avery Brûlé shoots a three-pointer over Dakota at their Jan. 6 game. The Lady Indians won 60-27.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Winnebago Indians picked up a pair of much needed victories to begin the 2024 phase of their girls’ basketball season. After ending 2023 with an overall record of just 6-12. 2024 is off to a much better start as the Lady Indians tipped the […]

 
 

Lady Indians capture second consecutive Earlville Tournament Championship

Lady Indians capture second consecutive Earlville Tournament Championship

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT      The Pecatonica Lady Indians put on an impressive show at this year’s Earlville Tournament. Last year, the Indians captured the tournament championship. This year, Pecatonica came into the tournament with championship goals as they looked to repeat.     They began this year’s tournament play on […]

 
 

Toy collecting is a family affair

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing
	In April of this year, Aaron Owens and his family opened Aaron’s 80’s Toys and Collectibles in downtown Pecatonica at 423 Main Street.

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     Walk through the doors of Aaron’s toy shop and be transported back in time to the 1980s, possibly your childhood or that of your children that grew up in that era. Located at 423 Main Street in the heart of downtown Pecatonica, Aaron’s 80’s Toys […]

 
 

Winnebago, Pecatonica face off in battle of the mascots

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Winnebago’s Avery Brûlé and Pecatonica’s Elaina Rager battle for possession under the hoop in their Dec. 12 faceoff.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     Last week, the Pecatonica Lady Indians made the short trip to face off with the Winnebago Lady Indians. For Pecatonica head coach Daniel Rosenstiel, it was a return home to his alma mater. Rosenstiel graduated from Winnebago in 2016. For Winnebago, they were looking to […]

 
 

New resale shop cuts ribbon in Winnebago

GEORGE HOWE PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing
	Angel Treasures II Resale Shop held an open house for their new location on Elida St. in Winnebago on Dec. 8. At 4 p.m. that day they had their official ribbon cutting. Some of the people pictured here are Wanda Cwiklo of Assisting Hands for Veterans (second from left), in the way back volunteer Bill Sikorski with volunteer Julie Nichols in front of him, Serenity Board Member Karen Sikorski next to her, store manager Beth Clift in front with the scissors and next to her volunteers Jordyn Hall with Ellen Hazzard behind her, and also First National Bank and Trust Branch Manager Ashley Schinderling (second from left) and Winnebago Chamber President Stephanie King (far right).

By George Howe CORRESPONDENT     Angel Treasures II Resale Shop held their official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony in Winnebago this past Friday, Dec. 8. The original store, that has been located on Benton St., has now moved to 102 N. Elida St. and has been open since around […]

 
 

Folk surpasses 1,000 points as Durand Bulldogs fall to Galena

TRENTEN SCHEIDEGGER PHOTO The Gazette
	Folk (center) surrounded by his parents Amy McIntosh and Nick Folk with the 1,000-point game ball.

By Trenten Scheidegger CORRESPONDENT     The Durand Bulldogs got their 2023-24 boys’ basketball season off to a hot start with four early wins, including an impressive showing in this year’s AFC Tournament. On Nov. 30, the Bulldogs faced off with the Galena Pirates in a highly anticipated matchup.     Galena […]

 
 

‘Spark! Places of Innovation’ exhibition coming to Durand

‘Spark! Places of Innovation’ exhibition coming to Durand

    Durand has been selected by the Smithsonian to host its traveling exhibit Spark! Places of Innovation from Dec. 2 through Jan. 6     It is quite a unique experience for Durand to be able to host an exhibit of this nature, and they are the first in the northern […]

 
 

“Best Day Ever” Event

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Gazette

German American State Bank employees volun-teered on Nov. 8 to clean up the park and flowerbeds. Pictured here are: (back row, from left) Tony Gasior, Scott Henze, Armond Hollins, April Perea, Stacey Kaysen, Bonnie Roszczewski, (front row, from left) Devin Woods, Tasha Wendorf, and Andrew Summers.

  Local German American State Bank locations take part in Best Day Ever Event Kasasa, Charlie Rocket, and Community Banks and Credit Unions Nationwide Exceed 300,000 acts of kindness during the volunteer event Community banks and credit unions across the country joined together to kick off the Best Day Ever […]

 
 
 
 
 
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