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Boys Forreston 163 Kendell Erdmann – 39, Kaden Brown – 40, Kaden Ganz – 42, Daylen Rahn – 42 = 163 Galena 182 Connor Glasgow – 43, Joey Heller – 45, Adam Simmons – 45, Johnny Heller – 49 = 182 Rockford Jefferson Invitational 3 two-person best ball scores for the team score Played at the Atwood Homestead Course Rockford, Illinois 1. Hampshire 218 2. Belvidere North 231 3. Hononegah 240 4. Dixon 243 5. Freeport 253 6. Genoa-Kingston 257 7. Rockford Auburn 258 8. Woodstock 262 8. Rockford Guilford 262 10. Stockton 267 10. Rockford Harlem 267 12. B...
Dan Stevens, I just have a few concerns and questions. These people in charge of County Board strike me no different than the bunch when Blum was in charge. Oh, what about the airport hanger rental deal? Hi Marge! They are gone. What about Sol DeTente and his bunch? They were the ??? Bunch, I have forgot. I offer no quick fix or any solution. But, here’s the question, several years ago the Nursing Center had a large surplus of money. They even offered to move some of that money to help out the county. I believe I am correct on that. I am v...
8/16 BG RR/SM at Eastland BG West Carroll at Aquin 8/17 BG East Dubuque at Aquin BG Stockton at RR/SM BG Warren at Le-Win/PC GG Le-Win/PC at Stillman Velly 8/18 FB Benton/Shullsburg at Cuba City FB Blackhawk at N. Fond du Lac 8/21 BG Dakota at Aquin BG Le-Win/PC at Fulton BG Pec/Durand at RR/SM BG Stockton at Eastland VB Warren at Pearl City 8/22 BG Aquin at Stockton BG Eastland at Galena VB Milledgeville at River Ridge VB Oregon at Eastland XC at Rock Falls...
We have a kill-deer that built a nest right on the edge of our driveway, about a foot in from where the gravel meets the grass. Everytime I mowed the yard, the mama would squawk and squawk and try to lead me away by playing the broken wing trick. I looked and looked for her nest, hoping that I wouldn’t mow over it and ruin it and break the chain of life in nature. Then one day, when I was looking out the window I saw her sitting on the nest and took note of its location. When I went out there s...
Here’s a small test. Right now, could you quote the six most dangerous words when put together in a sentence? Now, I’m sure some people will immediately think of the obvious: “We Are Going To Declare War” But, they would be wrong. You see, “we” don’t really have any control when it comes to a declaration of war. Congress handles that, and we all know how much sway the everyday man has with Congress. So, even though – yes – that could lead to an outbreak of war and the destruction of the world as...
Crash With Injury On August 5, 2023, at approximately 10:55 am, the Jo Daviess County Sheriff’s Office 911 Dispatch Center received a report of a one vehicle motorcycle crash on West Council Hill Road approximately 1.5 miles west of North Jewell Lane, Scales Mound. Chad D. Renton, 51 of Rockford, was driving his black 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle westbound on West Council Hill Road when he lost control as he was attempting to negotiate a sharp right-turning corner in the roadway. Renton’s motorcycle then crashed on its side and skidded off...
Lena Virginia L. Turner, 85 Virginia L. Turner, age 85, passed away on August 7, 2023 peacefully at home. She was born September 8, 1937 at St. Francies Hospital in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Elmer “Pete” and Evelyn (Mellentine) Helsinger. Virginia married Allen Turner on April 9, 1955 in Fort Riley, KS. She graduated from Highland Nursing School as an LPN and worked for 24 years at Monroe Clinic Hospital. She was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lena. Virginia is survived by her six children; Deborah (John Blair) Jordan of Stock... Full story
On July 29, 2023, Stephenson County 4-H members participated in the Master Showmanship Contest, at the Stephenson County Fairgrounds, which was coordinated by the Stephenson County Farm Bureau and Stephenson County 4-H. We had (12) 4-H members between the ages of 14-18 (based on their 4-H age) compete showing swine, sheep, and beef in their respective show rings. The members included: Ethan Bremmer, Ella Gunderson, Daemyn Heslop, Dausyn Heslop, Brynn Lamm, Kyla Lamm, Brea Musser, Cole Weber,...
Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him how to fish and he can avoid his wife for a whole weekend. Two fish walk into a bar … Well, they don’t walk, but you know – wait, I’ll start over. They call him 007 … 0 bites, 0 fish, 7 hours. OK Nemo, he’s almost to the car. Fifty bucks says I can bring him back here with one splash of my tail. Sex is great, but fishing lasts all day. There was a big fight at the seafood restaurant … three fish got battered. I’m a life saver. I rescue fish from water, and beer from bottles. Lord, allow me to c...
There is no complicated science or detailed logic when it comes to flowers in the yard of Lynn Haight at 512 Quail Drive. She has the simple philosophy of "When I find something I like, I put it in!" The end result has produced a gorgeous setting which was chosen by the Lena Beautification Committee as July's Yard of the Month. Haight said that her love of flowers came from her mother who shared the same fondness. A flower box filled with geraniums at the front door has been the traditional...
Everyone in Lena knows the strength and tradition of the Lena-Winslow football team. And residents are also very familiar with Louis Bunker – the owner of Stump Busters who has ground out a stump on almost every block within the village limits. But what most people may not be aware of, was what "might have been." You see, Louie had a son, Isaac, who was more than a bit gifted when it comes to athletics. As a teenager, Isaac grew to stand 6'4" and weight 280 pounds, with the quickness and athleti...
Harvest Fest is a new event being held in Terrapin Park, Elizabeth, on August 19th from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. You're invited to join the celebration of the local farmers, producers, businesses, families and organizations who provide us with fresh food, crafted products, entertainment and education. Local patrons and visitors will experience "Harvest in the Heart of Jo Daviess County" and connect with the agriculture, arts, culture and character of the Elizabeth area. Check out the Farmers...
One thing you may not know about me is I love lists! I am often sucked into reading lists about travel, food, famous people the topics are endless. But my favorite list to read each month is “How did Farm Bureau serve our members”? Below see the top 5 ways Farm Bureau served you our, members: - With a drought ongoing, Illinois Farm Bureau leaders met with members of Illinois’ Congressional delegation, discussing the importance of crop insurance in the next farm bill, a solution to Propo...
Illinois Extension has recently welcomed Kathryn Seebruck to the staff in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties. As a Crop Sciences and Agronomy Educator, she will work with producers and agribusinesses in the area to support the production of row crops and forages. A native of Byron, IL, she is very familiar with the needs of farmers in Northern Illinois and looks forward to connecting with them and providing information and resources as needed. Seebruck has a Masters in Crop Sciences...
In Volleyball, the first major tournament that gives everyone a good idea of where the power is in the North is the Oregon Tournament. But in Golf, the first solid look into which golf teams are people going to be chasing after is the Eastland Tournament at Lake Carroll. But never have the results seemed to ask more questions than they answered. Both RR/SM and Fulton were seen as major contenders for top honors, but when the top four golf scores from each team were scored – the two teams were st...
St. John’s Lutheran – Pearl City St. John’s Lutheran Church, Pearl City, will celebrate the twelfth Sunday after Pentecost on August 20th. Seminarian Steven KinCannon will be presiding over worship. On Tuesday, August 15th, there will be a Ladies Night Out and Annual Meeting in Luther Hall at 6 PM. Contact the office if you are interested in attending. There will be a program with Pennie Miller for the PC Library and Tricia Vandenburgh, author of “Mandy & Leo”. There is a dinner and a cost of $10. The August Grace meal will be on Sunday, A... Full story
What would happen to your family budget if you doubled your spending over a six-year period? I think we all know it would be an unsustainable and irresponsible path that leads to a lot of credit card debt and an eventual fiscal cliff. Yet that is exactly what your state government has done with the General Fund and other state and federal budget funds since Governor JB Pritzker took office. Between Fiscal Year 2018 and Fiscal Year 2024 (current year), state government appropriations have...
Gratiot Park in Gratiot, Wisconsin will be the site of a Bluegrass Gospel Concert on Saturday August 26th at 7:00pm featuring BLUEGRASS EXPRESS. Admission is free and everyone is invited to attend. A free will offering will be collected. The event is sponsored by the Evangelical Free Church of Gratiot. In case of rain, the concert will be held indoors. BLUEGRASS EXPRESS was formed in 1980 by the father-son team of Gary and Greg Underwood and has performed extensively ever since, from Michigan...
