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On June 29, the Stephenson County Board took action outside of executive session on a motion to approve a letter of intent for the sale of Walnut Acres. In commercial real estate, a letter of intent is a preliminary agreement that is negotiated between a purchaser and a seller. They are intended to outline the most important items that both parties can evaluate in order to decide if each wants to proceed to an official contract. The approved letter of intent is a non-binding negotiation, prior...
It was an action packed and competitive season in which four teams – all in the same conference – ended up claiming the four respective Regional titles. We've never seen that before in any sport, but it also poses a major problem when it comes to an All Area team – a lot of talent needs to be recognized. The other problem we face is in respect to the sport itself – most teams place their best athletes at shortstop, or catcher – which makes for a ton of very strong players all going up against e...
Trying to put together an All Area team in baseball is never easy for a couple of reasons – the first one being, most schools place their best athletes at the same position – shortstop and/or catcher. And in the outfield, if we tried to keep positions in order, some exceptional athletes who played center field would not make it ... so we fudge the positions a little. The one advantage we do have, is that unlike softball, where one pitcher can throw every game for her team – you need a pitch...
The pandemic may not officially be "over" but we are allowed back out, and events that were cancelled last year are finally beginning to return. So, in the interest of helping people go out and resume the life we once knew, we assembled what we could find to make up a calendar of events for what is left of the summer ... we count Fall Festival as officially the end of summer, so that's where our calendar ends. July 8 - Thurs - Rise N Shine Breakfast – 524 W. Stephenson St – 7:30–8:30 am - Melis...
Gov. JB Pritzker hailed Illinois’ new credit rating this week as a victory despite the state’s credit score being just two steps above junk status. Also, a new report shows that Illinois is among the nation’s worst at reporting unemployment fraud claims to the federal government. And, despite Illinois now being in Phase 5, the final phase of reopening, the Governor continues to issue Executive Orders with little to no input from lawmakers. Meanwhile, several new bills were recently signed into...
State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) is announcing that his District Office staff has set Traveling Office Hours July 7 to help constituents in three Jo Daviess communities. District Office staff will be on hand to assist with state services, as well as answer questions and address concerns for constituents in Warren, Scales Mound and Apple River. No appointments are needed, and office hours are open to all area residents. The first event is set for July 7, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at...
I have a couple things on my mind today. 1) I belong to an Internet shave club. It’s simple: every month they automatically send me four sets of razor blades to shave with. I never run out of blades. I never have to try to figure out which brand to use or where to buy them from. It started out costing me one dollar a month. Of course, the one dollar thing didn’t last very long. Within a few months it was up to four bucks and then six. But it’s still a good deal. A few years ago the mecha...
At first, I was really thinking that I could make this whole camping thing work. I mean, buying a load of wood for $20 seemed excessive, but my wife swore I got a good deal, and after seeing the amount of wood people got for putting $7 into the automated machine … I agreed. But when you are a large man, with diabetes, who tends to drink a lot of Diet Coke, there is always one huge underlying issue you need to always be aware of … let’s talk bathrooms! I already knew, before our little campi...
Wayne Gift knew back when he was only ten years old that he wanted to be a policeman when he grew up, but it took him a little longer to get there than he would have liked. After graduating from High School in Monroe, he did what everyone in Wisconsin did, "I was a cheesemaker." But after marrying his wife Elaine, things began to change a bit. "She worked for the Circuit Clerk's Office in Stephenson County," Wayne explained. "So, I got to know a lot of the deputies there, and they encouraged me...
The Carroll County Longspurs trapshooting team participated in the Illinois state SCTP singles trap championship in Sparta, Illinois on June 26th 2021. 25 athletes participated in this nationally sanctioned event. Each shooter shot 200 rounds of 16 yard trap. With the easing in coronavirus restrictions the trapshooting team was able to take on new members this year, and we have a young exciting group of shooter's. The weather was typical for Southern Illinois this time of year with 25 mph...
I hate mosquitoes just like everyone. But I love the fact that their presence allows me to slap anyone, at any time, for no reason at all. "Wow, my first flight was great dad," the young mosquito told his father. "Everyone was clapping for me." The definition of a golden opportunity: When a mosquito lands on your spouse's cheek! I once had a pet centipede that I trained to fetch me things, but it always took so long waiting for him to put on his shoes. What's that mosquito doing staring at the stain on the wall? Oh, he's just visiting his fathe...
The Highland Community College Foundation has been awarded $50,000 from Compeer Financial as part of $825,000 in grants to community colleges across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. The grant will fund a John Deere® 5000 Series Utility Tractor for the Precision Agronomy program in addition to two scholarships for agriculture students each year for the next five years. “We are thrilled to be selected as a partner college with this contribution focused on growing our agriculture program in Northwest Illinois. This financial support, pa...
Stockton Meralyn Ione (Schubert) Buford, 99 Meralyn Ione Buford left her earthly home on November 20, 2020. She was born on April 14, 1921 to Ora R. Schubert and Grace Eaton Schubert in Kent. A memorial Service is planned for 11:00 am on July 17, 2021 at Oakland Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ora R. Schubert and Grace Eaton Schubert, her brother: Gailen Earl (Wife, Mary) Schubert, her sister: Chloe Yvonne DeStefano (Husband Richard), and her husband: John Buford. Surviving her are her children: Virginia Elizabeth (Ordean)... Full story
Highland Community College has launched using Handshake™ to help guide students for career and job opportunities with local employers. Handshake is an online platform that connects students with job opportunities. Students can search for internships, jobs, and gain additional information about their desired career path. Highland’s Career Services helps students activate their accounts and build their profiles. “Whether students are decided or undecided on their career path, they need to establish a solid connection with employers to positively...
VOICES of Stephenson County is sponsoring and hosting a free summer camp for children ages 5-16 this month. It is open to the public and will include field trips as well as a variety of in-house activities. “VOICES plans these weeklong camps to provide an opportunity for kids to interact with each other in a safe, fun environment,” said Beth Maskell, VOICES of Stephenson County executive director. “Summer camp also serves as a way for children and teens to learn about safety, healthy relationships and the helpers in our communities.” Two ses...
The Freeport Community Foundation (FCF) John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment Memorial Fund 2021 will accept grant applications beginning Monday, July 5. Online applications will be accepted through Noon, Friday, July 30. Grants made from this Fund will be directed to non-profit organizations with educational, prevention and/or treatment of substance abuse programs focused on helping youth ages 21 or younger in Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties. The 2021 John M. Drogosz Youth Substance Abuse Prevention/Treatment...
