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Board members of the Freeport Community Public School Fund announce increased funding for the 2009-2010 school year.
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Ballroom Dance
Perfect for the beginners to learn the basic dance steps or for couples and dance partners who are looking for a refresher course. These classes, taught by Dr.’s Glen and Julie Smith will get you dancing immediately. Three classes held March 9, 16, & 23 at 7:00pm to 8:15pm will feature the Waltz. Classes will be held at the Krape Park Community Building. Please register by March 2. Residents fee is $45, non-residents $52 per couple. For more information call 815/235-6114
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Moonlight Serenede at the Freeport Masonic Temple Ballroom
Saturday, March 13, 2010
Featuring the Freeport High school Jazz Ensemble and
The Highland Community College Big Band
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Local Foods Conference Features Author and Local Foods Advocate Terra Brockman
Rockford, Ill. -- One Good Turn: Connecting with Local Foods and Doing a World of Good
Local Foods Conference keynote speaker Terra Brockman has walked the talk. Author of the recently released book, The Seasons on Henry’s Farm, Brockman will share her experience and observations at the upcoming Local Foods Conference on Saturday, May 20, 2010 from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm. The conference, coordinated by the University of Illinois Extension and the Winnebago County Local Foods Working Group, will be held at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, 1601 Parkview Avenue, Rockford. Conference partners are Angelic Organics Learning Center and the Winnebago County Office of Regional Planning and Economic Development.
The Seasons on Henry’s Farm takes the reader through the many “micro-seasons” on her brother Henry’s sustainable, extremely diverse vegetable farm in central Illinois. Part farm journal, part memoir, this story of a five-generation Illinois farming family takes readers from the soil to the supper table through 52 meditative, closely observed “seasons” on a sustainable farm, accented with culinary, historical, scientific, and literary reflections and culminating with a bounty of foolproof, fresh-flavored seasonal recipes. Terra herself has been very involved with many aspects of the farm and her book relates those experiences. As a member of a remarkable farming family, Terra is a nuanced observer of, and gifted writer and speaker about sustainable agriculture. Terra is also the founder of The Land Connection, an educational nonprofit involved in beginning farmer training. Her website is www.terrabrockman.com. “I have worked with Terra on programs throughout the state, and am very pleased to have her be part of this conference,” states Margaret Larson, County Director for U of I Extension. “Terra has a thoughtful, powerful message to share, and judging from the book, she will reach out to a wide audience in our area.”
Following the keynote, participants will attend three breakout sessions which feature local experts on a variety of related topics. For example, The ABC’s of Food Preservation will be presented by U of I Extension Master Food Preservers Constance McCarthy and Jeff White. The Farmer and the Chef will feature local restaurant owner Kiki Benson describe how she sources local food and farmer David Cleverton of Kinnickinnick Farm will discuss growing for the restaurant industry. Other topics featured will be The 100 Mile Diet; Meat, Your Farmer and Your Butcher and sustainable vegetable gardening. A growers panel will allow participants to learn about various local farm business models and what lies in the future for the local food system in the area.
Local related businesses will have informational booths at the conference, and a lite lunch featuring local food will be served. Cost per person is $15.
To register, request a brochure or for more information, visit www.extension.illinois.edu/winnebago or call the Extension office at 815-986-4357.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
Northern Illinois Metal Finishing Announces New Hydrographics Capability
Rockford, Ill. --- Northern Illinois Metal Finishing has added a hydrographics water transfer process to its finishing capabilities, giving customers the ability to provide more unique, custom finishes to any water-resistant product that accepts paint. This includes almost any goods that can hold their shape after water immersion, such as plastics, woods, metals, and more. The company is the only provider of this service in the greater Rockford area.
Over 40 different patterns are available in-house, along with ten base-coat paints and both matte and gloss finishing coats. Popular patterns include camouflage, wood grain, marble, stone, carbon fiber, diamond plate, patriotic, skull, animal prints, and many more.
Hydrographics are sought out by individuals and industries to respond to the personalization trend, giving end-users the ability to showcase their personalities or preferences in distinctive ways. Examples of products made unique through hydrographics include hunting equipment and paraphernalia like guns, bows, and skulls; vehicle products such as helmets, motorcycles, snowmobiles, car dashboards, and steering wheels; and commercial items like fan blades, light switches and plates, door handles, phones, mugs, and stereo covers. The possibilities are nearly endless, since custom designs are possible.
According to Kris Beach, Northern Illinois Metal Finishing’s professional hydrographics manager, “We received our equipment and training from Liquid Print in Tyler, Texas, known as pioneers in the hydrographics industry. Our equipment and processes are all leading-edge, giving our customers the most up-to-date looks available at affordable rates. We are especially excited to work with car clubs and sportsmen, as we have seen exceptional results in those areas.”
Both small and large volume orders are welcome; pricing is determined by the size, shape, and detailed specifications of products as well as the desired pattern. Quotes are available by calling Kris Beach at Northern Illinois Metal Finishing, 815-965-9655, by e-mail at kkbeach@noilmf.com, or via the website at www.noilmf.com.
Northern Illinois Metal Finishing is one of the nation’s largest platers of hexavalent-free black chromate. The company specializes in rack and barrel plating using numerous finishes and finishing processes. Its staff understands the complex world of chemical processing and uses its expertise to help make products perform as specified, whether one-to-two piece orders or high-volume needs – literally millions per day.
Photo : A welding helmet is just one product that can be personalized with hydrographics.
Courtesy M45 Marketing.
The Vagina Monologues Set to Open in Freeport
by Keith Bardell
A V-Day benefit performance of the Vagina Monologues opens on Saturday March 6 at the Winneshiek Playhouse in Freeport. This is the second year this play has been performed at the theater.
There are 13 actresses in the play, with two returning from the previous performance. Last year she was an actress in the play. This year Tana Gundry takes over as director.
“I get the opportunity not to be singularly focused on my monologue,” says Gundry. “It comes together as a whole piece, not as individuals.”
Gundry explains that the play also brings the issues to the community about domestic violence. All of the actors are volunteers and all proceeds benefit VOICES DV. She also feels that the play isn’t about acting, it’s about telling those women’s stories and having the audience get to know the women and form relationships with them.
“People of all ages latch onto it and find the human and heart in it,” said Gundry.
There are two performances scheduled. For more info click on the link below.
The Vagina Monologues: Freeport: Presented by the Freeport Art Museum and Winneshiek Players click here
Third Ward of the City to be held on Monday, March 8, 2010 at 5:00 pm at the Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport, Illinois.More...click here
FHN Git Fit Challenge to Feature ‘Biggest Loser’ Julio Gomez
U of I Extension Program on Radon
The public is invited to the program, Help Yourself to a Healthy Home - Reduce Your Exposure to
Radon. It is sponsored by University of Illinois Extension Stephenson County. It will be held
Tuesday, March 23 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Freeport Public Library at 100 E Douglas
Street in Freeport, IL. Consumer and Family Economics Educators Evelyn Prasse of the
Rockford Extension Center and Debra Bartman of the Quad Cities Extension Center will present
the program, starting with opening activities at 6:00 p.m. Participants in the opening session
activities can enter to win a free radon test kit.
Registration is due by March 18, which can be done online, at the following website
http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/stephenson/, or contact University of Illinois Extension-
Stephenson County Unit at (815) 235-4125 for more information. There is a $5 program fee.
Participants will learn how radon enters the home, how radon causes lung cancer, how to
quickly and easily to test their home for radon. They will learn how to find licensed radon
mitigators if they want professional help to reduce the level of radon in the home. The
audience will receive informational handouts. Additional information will be available on the
radon poster contest for youth ages 9-14 and the radon video contest for high school students.
For more information on radon, visit the U of I Extension radon website at:
www.TakeActionOnRadon.illinois.edu
Contact Information:
Debra Bartman: dbartman@illinois.edu 815-875-3183
Evelyn Prasse: eprasse@illinois.edu 815-395-5710
Margaret Larson: mklarson@illinois.edu (815) 235-4125
8TH ANNUAL
FSD145 WORLD ARTS FESTIVAL
“Celebrating our diversity”
March 10, 2010
Freeport High School
More info click here
Grape Growing for Market meeting will be held at Famous Fossil Winery on Thursday, March 4 at 6:30 more...
United States Census 2010 - 10 Questions, 10 Minutes to Complete
With one of the shortest questionnaires in history, the 2010 Census asks for name, gender, age, race, ethnicity, relationship, and whether you own or rent your home. It takes only about 10 minutes for the average household to complete. Questions about how we live as a nation - our diversity, education, housing, jobs and more - are now covered in the American Community Survey, which is conducted every year throughout the decade and replaces the Census 2000 long-form questionnaire. Responses to the 2010 Census questionnaire are required by law. All responses are used for statistical purposes only, and all are strictly confidential.
Census Forms Begin Arriving in Mailboxes March 15
Each question helps to determine how more than $400 billion will be allocated to communities across the country.
For more information, visit the 2010 Census Web site at http://2010.census.gov/2010census/
"Fairy Tales and Spinning Wheels: The Fiber Arts" Expo
Freeport, Illinois....The Freeport/Stephenson County Visitors Center will be opening our "Fairy Tales and Spinning Wheels: The Fiber Arts" Expo on Friday, March 5, 2010.
Spinning and weaving fairy tales and legends welcome you into a world of fiber in a preview of the spinning, weaving, tatting, knitting, crochet and felting which will be found at the 14th Annual Stephenson County Fiber Art Fair to be held on April 17 in Cedarville. The Expo will highlight fairy tales such as Sleeping Beauty, Arachne, The Twelve Swans, and Rumplestiltskin which have spinning and weaving themes, as well as the unique fiber arts which will be represented at the fair.
On March 20, from 10 am to 2 pm, the Moonspinners, hosts of the Fiber Art Fair, will be at the Center with yarn, fiber gift items, and animals including Fred the Sheep. Come on out to have refreshments, see the wonderful demonstrations, and meet Fred the Sheep and his friends.
The Expo will be on display from March 5 thru April 18, 2010.
The Visitors Center, located at 4596 US Highway 20 east of Freeport, is open Sunday through Thursday: 8 am until 7 pm; Friday and Saturday: 8 am until 8 pm. Funded by private donations, the center is designed to promote economic growth in Freeport and Stephenson County. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Visitors Center at 233-1357.
HCC’s Coach Norman to be inducted into to the NJCAA Hall of Fame
FREEPORT – Highland Community College Athletic Director and former men’s basketball coach, Pete Norman, has been selected to be inducted into the National Junior College Athletics Association Region IV Hall of Fame, class of 2010.
Norman led the men’s basketball team from 1994 to 2009, accumulating a career total 395 wins and 5 berths to the National Tournament in his last 6 years; 11 consecutive Arrowhead championships, including 69 straight conference victories and six straight region titles.
Norman’s Cougars made it into the national record books for the longest winning streak (29 wins) in the nation in 2003-2004. Coach Norman has been named Illinois Basketball "Coach of the Year" 5 times; Region IV "Coach of the Year" 7 times, and Arrowhead Conference "Coach of the Year" 13 times.
Even though Norman built the Highland program into a national powerhouse, he has always been known for his humility and appreciation for the unparalleled following and support from Cougar Nation, Highland’s loyal fan base.
In addition to his successes on the court, he is most proud of his student-athletes’ accomplishments in the classroom. As an advocate for higher education, Norman inspired his student-athletes to reach their goals-both athletically and academically. Over 90% of Highland's men's basketball players have graduated and transferred to Universities and colleges throughout the United States during his tenure. Several former players are competing professionally.
Reflecting on Norman’s years as head coach, Joe Kanosky said, “The College is very proud of his 15 seasons as coach. Pete came to Highland at a time when the program was in need of revitalization and he surely accomplished that goal. Most importantly, Pete set a precedent that academics matter. He is most respected by the College community for his commitment to helping his players be good students and citizens as well as excellent athletes.”
Norman will be formerly inducted and presented with the NJCAA plaque on March 6th during the Men’s Region IV Championship Game in the Larry F. Kahl Gymnasium on the HCC campus.
Pete Norman Bio click here
Story and Photo Courtesy HCC
The Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC)
is now accepting applications for the 2010 Governor's Sustainability Awards. http://www.istc.illinois.edu/info/govs_awards.cfm Please be sure to review the application details carefully! We have updated the award criteria to better coincide with the variety of sustainable activities and projects that improve our environment that applicants may have implemented. Applications must be submitted no later than the close of business on May 21, 2010. Applications will only be accepted on-line. The award ceremony will be held in Champaign. A final date has not yet been set, however we are targeting the second half of October 2010. I encourage you to forward this announcement to your colleagues that may also be interested in the program. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have about the award application. My full contact information is provided below.
Courtesy-Deb Jacobson: Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail
4-H Camp
Hey kids, do you want to spend a week without your parents? Well, during the week of June 7th – 11th, you can! Sign up to come to Camp White Eagle in Leaf River, IL. At camp you can expect to meet friendly boys and girls from all over Ogle, Lee, and Stephenson counties. All campers will sleep in cabins with two teenage counselors who have been through an extensive counselor training program. At camp you have the opportunity to go to many activities, such as: nature hikes, canoe trips, arts & crafts, mud volleyball, swimming, and—last but not least—rock climbing. At camp we also have a talent show, dance, silly skits, night hikes, campfires, and relay races. Spend a week away from mom and dad, and have FUN with other boys and girls your age! Camp is a great summer memory for you, and a great opportunity for you to experience the “real outdoors” and meet other kids in a FUN and safe atmosphere! Registration deadlines are quickly approaching, so sign up and have a fantastic time at 4‑H Camp! You don’t have to be in 4‑H to attend. Youth ages 8 – 14 are eligible to come. Registration materials are available from the U of I Extension Office at 815-235-4125. Get your registration in now!
FREEPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Officer Testing
Anyone interested in obtaining an application
for police employment MUST attend ONE of the following
MANDATORY ORIENTATION DATES & PRESENT PHOTO ID:
Applications will ONLY be distributed on these two dates
March 25, 2010 @ 6:00 P.M.
Or: March 27, 2010 @ 9:00 A.M.
Location: Freeport City Hall - Council Chambers
230 W. Stephenson St., Freeport, IL 61032
Physical Agility and Written Exam will be administered
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Questions may be directed to
Janet Weber - 815-235-8222
Visit www.cityoffreeport.org
LEADERSHIP CAFÉ
For Non Profit Leaders and Board Members
We are bringing another NICNE Leadership Café series to Freeport! The Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE), Freeport Chamber of Commerce Not-for-Profit Council and the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County are pleased to sponsor these Leadership Café programs:
“Developing a Compelling Presentation”
Facilitator: Angela Kay Larson, Planner-Trainer-Coach
ACT2 Strategists, Inc.
Public speaking remains one of the greatest fears in humanity.
We become overwhelmed by who’s in the audience, what to say in our script, what to show on the screen, where to stand, how to move our hands, how to use a microphone, and whether or not we’re going to look stupid when it’s finally over.
Learn how to simplify your approach to presenting to ensure your message is delivered with energy and influence.
TUESDAY, March 9, 2010
12 Noon – 1:00 PM
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street
Freeport, IL 61032
COST (including lunch) $10.00
The cost of the Leadership Café series is being subsidized by the NICNE Stephenson County Scholarship Program which is made possible by a donation from the Freeport Community Foundation and the partnership with the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County. The scholarship provides 50% of the registration fee for any NICNE program, locally or in Rockford, for Non Profits in and serving Stephenson County. Without this scholarship program, the cost of the café would be $20.
RSVP by Tuesday, March 2, 2010 to University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County, (815) 235-4125, mklarson@illinois.edu or register online (with credit card): http://web.extension.uiuc.edu/stephenson
For more information about NICNE, please visit: http://www.rockford.edu/?page=NICNE
Highland Community College Announces Fall 2009 Graduates
HCC Announces 2009 Dean's List
Much New and Different at 2010 Illinois Horse Fair click here
Self-Defense Classes Offered:
Shaolin Kempo Kung Fu Self-Defense
Hapkido Self Defense
Little Ninjas
Tae Kwon Do Rockford Academy
Kahjok Tae Kwon Do Class
All on our February Events Page click here
Yes, it’s true – the Summer Rhubarb Wine is in the bottle. THANKS to everyone who stopped by and tasted this wine and gave their comments. We think the 2009 Summer Rhubarb is even better than last year’s.
We’re open Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday from 11-5 and Fridays 11-7. We’re open 12-5 on Sundays and closed on Mondays & Tuesdays until Memorial Day.
Stop in and pick up some Summer Rhubarb Wine. Looking forward to a glass at the end of the day might even help you face the snowstorm that’s coming our way.
We’re starting to bottle the rest of the 2009 vintages. Coming soon are the Heritage, Crescent Moon White, Traminette and Vignoles wines. The dry Reds will come later. Watch for e-mails or check our website for updates.
Thanks for being such great customers. We’ve had over 4,000 people sign our guest book during our first year. We love hearing your stories and are so happy when you enjoy our wine.
Ken and Pam Rosmann
Famous Fossil Vineyard & Winery
815-563-4665
www.famousfossilwinery.com
Create Your Weight with FHN
FREEPORT, Ill., to current participants in the FHN Get Fit! program.
“Create Your Weight was created by Registered Dietitians, and FHN Registered Dietitians run the program,” said Jennifer Gassman, MS, RD, LDN, CDE, program organizer. “For the new program, we are using all new materials and expanding the program to 10 weeks.”
The Create Your Weight program focuses on nutrition education with physical activity and the role of behavior therapy in weight reduction and management. Classes begin March 8 at FHN Memorial Hospital. The cost is $125 for those who pre-register by March 1; $175 for those registering after March 1. Past Create Your Weight participants and current FHN Get Fit! participants pay just $100. Enrollment for this personalized program is limited to the first 15 people who register.
For more information, visit www.fhn.org. To register, call 815-599-6677.
Give flu the WAVE this season! Remember to Wash your hands, cough or sneeze into your Arm, get Vaccinated and treat Early – call your healthcare provider if you don’t feel well.
FHN Offering Treatment for Heavy, Irregular Periods
FREEPORT, Ill., Women who deal with heavy or irregular periods can find relief through a simple procedure now offered at FHN.
The OB/GYN physicians at FHN offer the NovaSure endometrial ablation procedure for patients who have completed childbearing and are looking for an alternative to hysterectomy to deal with heavy or irregular periods. The procedure is non-invasive and performed on an outpatient basis at FHN Memorial Hospital.
“The patient is under general anesthesia, so there is no discomfort during the procedure, which takes approximately 30 minutes to perform,” said Nicolai Hinds, MD, FACOG. “She is free to go home the same day, and will miss just two to three days of work and activities, compared to 6 weeks or more of recuperation for a hysterectomy.”
NovaSure utilizes radiofrequency energy to permanently remove the lining of the uterus. More than 80 percent of patients experience a reduction in their periods after NovaSure; 40 percent experience no further periods after the procedure. While the procedure reduces the risk of future pregnancy, it is still possible to become pregnant. However, pregnancy after the procedure is very risky for both mother and fetus, and is not advised.
To make an appointment with Dr. Hinds or any of FHN’s OB/GYN providers, call FHN Family Healthcare Center – Harlem Avenue at 815-599-7750 or toll-free 877-538-0958. For more information about endometrial ablation and other services offered at FHN, visit www.fhn.org
Prairie Wind Magazine Now Accepting Submissions for 2010 Edition
Highland Faculty and Staff Receive Excellence Awards
HCC Employee 2010 Service Award Recipients click here
Highland Trustees Consider Tuition Increase click here
Booth reservations are now being accepted for the 2010 Stephenson County Home Show cick here
FHN Git Fit Challenge to Feature ‘Biggest Loser’ Julio Gomez
Women’s Self Defense Class
Sponsored by Thin & Healthy’s Total Solution
Annual Student Exhibition at Freeport Art Museum
FREEPORT, IL – The Freeport Art Museum invites you to visit the Aspiring Artists Student Exhibition: Earth 3000, open Saturday January 23 through Saturday March 20, 2010.
Hundreds of students have work included in the exhibition. Come and witness spectacular examples of 2-D and 3-D student art work from Jones-Farrar ELC, Center, Blackhawk, Taylor Park and Lincoln-Douglas Elementary Schools, Carl Sandburg, Durand High School, Durand Elementary, Stockton High School, Freeport Junior High, Pearl City and Byron High School. Following the theme, students strive to visually explain their interpretation of how the Earth would be different in the year 3000. Each student’s interpretation of this theme is unique, contributing to a very creative and original exhibition.
“This is an exhibit I look forward to each year. The student talent is amazing. It is great to see new schools exhibiting with us,” says Ashley Mokros, FAM Education Manager.
About the Freeport Art Museum
Established in 1975, the Freeport Art Museum shares the visual and performing arts with the people of northwest Illinois. FAM’s mission is to promote an understanding of art and culture through our collections, exhibitions and education. Currently FAM’s collection contains nearly 4,000 artifacts from all continents and all time periods including ethnographic objects from Egypt, Southeast Asia, and Papua New Guinea; Pre-Columbian and Native American baskets and pottery; excellent 15th to 19th century European painting, prints and sculpture; and a significant collection of contemporary American prints, paintings, and sculpture. The Freeport Art Museum is partially supported by the Illinois Arts Council, a state agency.
The Freeport Art Museum is located at 121 N Harlem Ave, and is open Tuesday - Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Saturday from noon to 5 pm. Tours may be scheduled by calling 815-235-9755. Admission to the Art Museum is free, although donations are gratefully accepted.
FHN to Offer Massage Therapy click here
Private Pesticide Safety Education Program & Testing Clinic Offered
The Illinois Pesticide Act requires individual farmers to become certified as a Private Pesticide Applicator in order to purchase and use restricted use pesticides (RUPs). These products will clearly state the words "Restricted Use Pesticide" on the label. Common examples include the insecticides Counter, Force, and Pounce, and the herbicides Atrazine, Gramoxone Max, and Harness.
To become certified, you must pass a closed-book, 50 question examination administered by representatives of the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA). Once passed, a three-year certification license will be issued by the IDA upon receipt of a $20 licensing fee. To help you prepare for the examination, the University of Illinois Extension offers Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) clinics as well as a training manual and workbook. The manual was revised in 1999, and the workbook was revised in 2005. Use the manual as a reference to complete the workbook before attending a clinic.
The University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County will host two Pesticide Safety Education Program Clinics this winter. The programs will be held at the Lena Community Center on Thursday, February 11, 2010 and on Friday, March 12, 2010. The clinics will run from 9 a.m. to noon and will be followed by a test that will be administered by the IDA. Please be advised that there is a $30 clinic fee and preregistration requirement. This $30 fee is for training only, and is separate from the $20 licensing fee charged by IDA. Current study manuals can be purchased at the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County. For more information or to register for the clinic call the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at (815) 235-4125 or register on-line at www.extension.uiuc.edu/stephenson.
2010 Illinois Dairy Days to be held in Freeport
"Profit Potential” is the theme for the 2010 Illinois Dairy Days, a program scheduled for nine locations throughout the state in January.
"The dairy business continues to face challenging times," said Mike Hutjens, University of Illinois Extension dairy specialist. "To help producers make correct management decisions, it is vital to have the latest information at hand. That is the driving idea behind this one-day program to help producers make the most of their resources and remain a productive part of the dairy industry."
Joining Hutjens as presenters are U of I Extension colleagues Dave Fischer, Jim Endress, and Dick Wallace, DVM.
Topics to be covered include: feeding challenges with today's low milk prices; optimizing forages in the lactating ration; analyzing your dairy farm financial picture; improve profits with milk quality; looking ahead in the Illinois dairy industry; reducing feed shrinkage; farm regulations decision making; and managing an efficient reproduction synchronization program.
Commercial displays will be at the local Dairy Days programs.
Joining U of I Extension in sponsoring the program is the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Dairy Days will be held in Freeport at Highland Community College in the Student Conference Center (building H) on Wednesday, January 20, 2010. The program begins at 10:00 a.m. and concludes at approximately 2:30 p.m. Commercial displays will be available. Registration is $15 and must be made before January 15. Kolb-Lena Cheese Company, Stockton Cheese, and Swiss Valley Farms will cover the charge for their patrons.
For more information or to register for the Dairy Days program to take place in Freeport call the University of Illinois Extension-Stephenson County at (815) 235-4125 or visit our website at www.extension.uiuc.edu/stephenson to register on-line.
The same program will be held at the Elizabeth Community Center on January 19. For more information on the Elizabeth program call (815) 858-2273.
Truck Driving Classes return to HCC
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New York Deli Officially Opens
Owner Mary Peters has officially opened the New York Deli in downtown Freeport. The hot dog stand has been put away and now customers can walk inside to select from the many hot and cold menu items. Hours are 10-4 for hot food, and they serve cold food during their regular hours from 9-6. Candy can still be purchased. They are located at the corner of Stephenson St. and Van Buren Ave. in downtown Freeport.
Marrow Transplant Recipient and Her Family Receive a Helping Hand from ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition
Nov. 15 episode will highlight importance of patient assistance programs
and marrow donation- more......