RAMP luncheon to feature speaker on autism

The 22nd Annual Changing Attitudes, Breaking Barriers Luncheon Thursday, Oct. 4, at Cliffbreakers will feature nationally-known speaker on autism, award-winning
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Field Fastener makes Inc. 500/5000

Field Fastener, 9883 N. Alpine Road, Machesney Park, Ill., a global fastener distributor, has once again been named one of
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October 3, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Park District Deputy Director Ron Butler to retire

Over the past 37 years, one familiar face of the Rockford Park District has been Ron Butler, deputy director of
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockford’s Dianna Cole receives state-level honor

Dianna Cole, wife of regional musician Carl Cole, recently attended the first Fall Workshop for the Women’s Department of
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September 26, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

John McNamara to chair national student aid group

John McNamara, Rockford College senior development officer and former mayor of Rockford, was recently elected by members to be
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Coronado Concert Association has new president

After 31 years at the Rockford Coronado Concert Association (RCCA), Mary Ann Smith has passed the “presidential baton” to longtime
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockford Park District wins WOWIE Award

The Rockford Park District announced the agency received a WOWIE (Wellness in Our Workplace) Award for the first time
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

NIHGC makes changes to staff, board of directors

A promotion and staff and board additions took place throughout the summer at Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center (NIHGC). NIHGC
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Oregon teacher finalist for state Teacher of the Year

The Illinois State Board of Education has announced that Pam Steele, a fifth-grade teacher at Oregon Elementary School, is a
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September 19, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Auburn seniors named National Merit semifinalists

Two Rockford Auburn High School students have been named semifinalists in the 58th Annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The semifinalists are
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Gardening volunteers receive teamwork award

U of I Extension Winnebago County Master Gardeners received a State Teamwork Award for their efforts in the support, education
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Two U.S. Bank employees win top company award

Amanda Bormann, U.S. Bank sales and service manager at the Perryville office in Rockford, has won U.S. Bank’s Pinnacle
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Roscoe entrepreneur honored for customer service

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Roscoe area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Lucia Hauge of the Hauge
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Unity Hospice of Western Illinois names administrator

Michael Klein, president of Unity Hospice LLC, has announced the hiring of Mary Deem Maxted as its administrator for the
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September 12, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockford man flies with Blue Angels

Rockford resident Gary Haun had the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to fly with the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels during the
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September 5, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican welcomes podiatric surgeon

SwedishAmerican welcomes podiatric surgeon Michael Corcoran, DPM. Dr. Corcoran completed podiatric medicine training at Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
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Local financial firm ranks No. 1 in client service

Stewart Craig, Cindy Gustafson and Jan Thomas of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Rockford recently received the firm’s
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Photo: Joining forces: 320 Store welcomes meat market

From the Aug. 29-Sept. 4, 2012, issue Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share
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Great Duck Race winners announced

The Alzheimer’s Association-Rock River Branch extends its thanks to participants in this year’s Great Duck Race on the Rock River,
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Pilot helps young people discover flight

EAA Aviation Center, Oshkosh, Wis. — An area pilot has now given more than 100 young people a free demonstration
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Rescue Mission director marks 30 years of service

When Sherry Pitney joined Rockford Rescue Mission 30 years ago, she was one of only six employees who handled
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August 15, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockford student interns in Durbin’s Senate office

Rockford resident Catherine Valdez will spend eight weeks interning for U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), working behind the scenes in
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Local team of Realtors celebrates their survival

The real estate market has definitely had some challenges in the last years, but Team Advantage Plus, LLC of Nextage
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Water Reclamation engineer receives award

Dana Carroll, engineering manager for the Rock River Water Reclamation District, was awarded the “Professional Rock River Water Reclamation
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Genoa resident welcomes service dog

International Assistance Dog Week is celebrated Aug. 5-11 to recognize all the dedicated assistance dogs, volunteer puppy raisers and instructors
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RACVB leader elected to national tourism board

The Rockford region will now have a voice in matters related to the nation’s tourism industry and in matters related
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Music Academy announces faculty appointments

The Music Academy of Rockford has announced the appointment of seven new staff members who will add to the depth
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New leadership at Booker Washington Center

Dan Lewandowski has taken over as president of the board of directors of Booker Washington Community Center, and Robert King
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August 1, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | 1 Comment

Student to attend summer science program in Israel

Local student and budding scientist Ceydra Bertram is one of only 19 American students chosen to attend the prestigious summer
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Riverside Community Bank promotes Kyle Logan

Riverside Community Bank has promoted Kyle Logan to assistant vice president in commercial banking. Logan has been a part of
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Locals receive degrees at North Central College

North Central College celebrated its 147th Commencement June 9 by conferring degrees on 692 students. Of those, 581 received bachelor’s
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July 25, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockford man featured in Mitchell Airport campaign

  Milwaukee’s General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) is set to launch a new ad campaign featuring its customers, including Rockford resident
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockfordians honored by NeighborWorks America

NeighborWorks America has announced that Bob Campbell, executive director of the Rockford Area Affordable Housing Coalition, and Alan Zais, executive
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July 18, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rockton Chamber welcomes additional office staff

The Rockton Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed Marianne Mueller as a new staff member. Mueller has long-standing ties in the
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Local girls win highest award in Girl Scouting

  Rockford resident Ariana Munger and Roscoe, Ill., resident Genevieve Philipp were among the 22 Girl Scouts in northern Illinois who
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

SwedishAmerican presents Quality Awards

SwedishAmerican Health System recently presented Henry C. Anderson Quality Awards, the organization’s highest expression of distinction and appreciation, to
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July 11, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Local teacher to participate in educational program

Denise Ethun, a teacher at Boylan Catholic High School, Rockford, has been selected from a pool of more than 300
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Local woman second in Hooters swimsuit pageant

A Freeport, Ill., woman was shining in Miami Beach at the Hooters 16th Annual International Swimsuit Pageant, where $100,000
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Network of Professional Women elects officers

Members of the Rockford Network of Professional Women (RNPW) elected a slate of officers for 2012-2013 at their June 18
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St. Paul Lutheran to install new associate pastor

St. Paul Lutheran Church & School on Sunday, July 1, will install its new associate pastor for full-time ministry at
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Local business professional earns certification

Patrick Joseph Fitzgerald, CFSP, a funeral director with Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Rockford, has recently qualified for the designation of
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Local student to attend summer science program

Local student and budding scientist Ceyda Bertram is one of only 19 American students chosen to attend the prestigious summer
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June 27, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | 1 Comment

Blanche Martin Scholarship winners announced

Winnebago County Retired Teachers Association (WCRTA) has announced the 2012 Blanche J. Martin Scholarship winners. These scholarships go to promising
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Roscoe entrepreneur honored for customer service

As a business leader and involved citizen in the Roscoe area, Allstate exclusive agency owner Lucia Hauge of the Hauge
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Montgomery group honored for humanitarian efforts

Belvidere-based Child Initiative International (CII), a nonprofit organization assisting children in the U.S., Africa and India, presented its 2012 Humanitarian
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June 20, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Rosecrance chaplain receives journalism award

The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers (NAATP) awarded the Michael Q. Ford Journalism Award to Rosecrance Chaplain William
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

RAMP honors CWB, board member

At the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Honor Your Own Volunteer Recognition Luncheon April 17 at Cliffbreakers, RAMP honored the
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Roscoe police chief certified

The Village of Roscoe announced that Chief of Police Jamie Evans has been honored by the Illinois Association of Chiefs
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | 2 Comments

Rock Energy announces 2012 scholarship winners

Rock Energy Cooperative announces that Meghan Baade and Kristina McClammer, seniors at Rockton Hononegah High School, are 2012 scholarship winners.
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June 13, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)

Deputy Police Chief Michael Booker to retire

Deputy Chief of Rockford Police Michael Booker has announced his retirement, effective June 15, after 30 years of dedicated service.
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June 6, 2012 | Also published in Community News and Notes> People In Our Times | Comments (0)


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