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The first job I ever had paid $2.50 a month. I was eight years old at the time. My job was to shake the straw bedding for our 42 cows in the dairy barn. My younger brother helped me. We’d climb up into the hay mow, throw down the bales we needed then “roll” them to the place where we’d cut the twines and shake the straw. It was a big job for a couple of little kids after school everyday. We’d get off the bus, grab a snack, change clothes and head out to the barn. Dad would be in to milk at 5...
What is a dog? I mean, can you describe a dog? Some might say, “A four-legged carnivorous mammal with floppy ears and a tail.” But that doesn’t fit because not all dogs have floppy ears, and I swear my family once had a dog who loved grapefruit! You can try to look up “dog” in the dictionary, but even they can’t lock it down in spite of multiple paragraphs all trying to answer one simple question – What is a dog? If you think about it, the question is nearly impossible to define. And yet, I co...
While High School post seasons will finally return in a few weeks, the Eastland 7th Grade Boys Track team claimed the IESA Erie Sectional Championship last week. It was the first Junior High Sectional Championship in school history for Class 2A 7th Grade Boys Track. Pictured above - Front Row left to right: Harper Keim, Camron Huber, and Perry Stoner. Back Row: Coach Rachel Todd, Kaleb LaRue, Zycan Haverland, Parker Krogman, Karson Diestelmeier, Draven Zier, and Coach Tony Dunlap. Not Pictured:...
The newest members of the Pearl City High School National Honor Society chapter were inducted on May 12, 2021. The members were chosen based upon high personal standards of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Students inducted include, Back Row from left: Nathan Brinkmeier, Ben Bremmer, Laine Rosenstiel, Cody Pitts; Front Row: Addison Bremmer, Jordan Johnson, Brea Musser and Cheyenne Handsaker....
The trustees of the Harry R. and Gertrude Zweifel Trust announce that applications for post-high school educational grants are now available for the 2021 – 2022 school year. Applicants must have resided in the Orangeville Community Unit District 203 and graduated after April 1, 2018 unless they served in the military within the four years immediately following their graduation. Home schooled graduates must have completed all requirements for graduation. Zweifel Trust Grants may be used for approved study at technical and vocational school as w...
The Stockton FFA chapter would like to thank everyone that came out for the plant sale on Wednesday, May 5. The event was a great success, and we sold out of almost all of our plants. Our chapter will be having a second plant sale on Thursday, May 20 from 1 to 5:30 at the FFA greenhouse. The greenhouse is located between the Stockton Middle School and High School. All proceeds from both plant sales will go toward our new greenhouse project. Plants that will be sold include several tomato plants...
The Pearl City Lions Club is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2021 scholarships awarded by the club. All recipients are 2021 graduates of Pearl City High School and plan to further their education at the college level. In keeping with the service theme of Lionism, applicants for the scholarships were asked to explain what service means to them and how they plan to use their future careers to serve others. Lions Club scholarships in the amount of $500 each were awarded to Ella Williams, Jase Sheffey, and Caitlin Niesman. Lioness Club...
Lena-Winslow/Stockton 56.0 Morrison 16.0 120: Karter White (M) win by forfeit 126: Garrett Luke (LWS) over Camden Pruis (M) (TF 15-0 3:36) 132: Carson McPeek (LWS) over Brennan Stanfiel (M) (Fall 4:14) 138: Colton Luke (M) over Zach White (LWS) (MD 10-0) 145: Simon Rillie (LWS) over Logan Baker (M) (Fall 1:46) 152: Griffin Luke (LWS) win by forfeit 160: Jason Hermann (LWS) win by forfeit 170: Case Harmston (LWS) win by forfeit 182: Jaden Rice (LWS) over Kaden White (M) (Dec 4-0) 195: Andrew Haas...
Orangeville Philomena “Phyllis” Marie DeZee, 86 Philomena “Phyllis” Marie DeZee, 86, of Orangeville, IL peacefully passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at her home holding the hand of her husband the love of her life for 68 years and surrounded by her family. Phyllis was born on April 5, 1935 in Chicago, IL to Joseph and Margaret (Durik) Benco. She married William “Bill” DeZee and together they were blessed with seven children and she worked very hard and dedicated her life to her family. Phyllis welcomed everyone into their home with open a... Full story
Congresswoman Cheri Bustos (IL-17) announced the winner and runners-up of the 2021 Congressional Art Competition in Illinois' 17th Congressional District. Congresswoman Bustos encouraged the public to vote for their favorite submission to support local student artists. The first-place winner this year is Riley Jones from Rock Island High School, whose submission "Black Pride" will be displayed in the United States Capitol. The four runners-up are Brianna Benassi from Pekin Community High...
NORTH DIVISION MVP – Hunter Hoffman, Jr – Du/Pec Receiving Votes Peyton Bauer, Jr – Galena Cade Janecke, Sr – Orangeville First Team *QB – Hunter Hoffman, Jr – Du/Pec *RB – Jason Hermann, Sr – Stockton *RB – Cade Janecke, Sr – Orangeville RB – Peyton Bauer, Jr – Galena RB – Dawson Feyen, Jr – East Dubuque *OL – Ben Tressel, Sr – East Dubuque *OL – Case Harmston, Sr – Stockton OL – Ross Stabenow, Sr – Lena-Winslow OL – Nick Upman, Sr – Du/Pec OL – Gabe Garcia, Jr – Galena C – Clay Folks, Sr ...
A major shift took place last week at Village Hall in Lena, and no – it was not about new Village President, Steve Buss, being sworn in as the 29th president in the history of Lena. The bigger shift will take a little time to realize, but is already kicking into high gear, is that steps were taken to bring the central business office of the Village into the 20th Century – (No, not the 21st, you have to walk before you run.) The biggest change that took place has far reaching implications – a...
(Printed by Permission of the Telegram-Leader, Eau Claire, Wisconsin) By Eric Lindquist, The Leader-Telegram, Eau Claire, Wis. What started as a family joke became a joyous reality Sunday when two Chippewa Valley siblings became first-time parents less than two hours apart. The happy coincidence occurred not only on the same night but in the same place and with the same certified nurse midwife tending to the new moms. The momentous day ended with Katie Ross, 34, of Elk Mound, giving birth to a...
