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Rock Valley Model United Nations Team honored

At the recent National Model United Nations Conference in Washington, D.C., from Oct. 21-23, the Rock Valley College (RVC) Model
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Arts Council announces 2011-2012 board

The Rockford Area Arts Council elected new board members and officers for the 2011-12 board of directors at the Arts
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Pope names Rockford priest to be bishop

Pope Benedict XVI has named Msgr. David Kagan, P.A., Vicar General of the Diocese of Rockford and pastor of
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New faces at Rockford Dance Company

As the search continues for artistic director at Rockford Dance Company (RDC), choreographers and teachers have been hired to prepare
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Park District presents Distinguished Service Award

The Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners presented Joel Cowen with a Distinguished Service Award. Cowen recently retired from
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Rockford resident selected ‘Hero in Long-Term Care’

Rockford resident Doris Wigell was recently selected a “hero” in long-term care by the Health Care Council of Illinois. Wigell
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Local songwriter listed on Neil Young’s website

Local songwriter Ron E. Rawhoof recently submitted a song, “Too Much to Lose,” about a disabled homeless vet, to Neil
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Nextage welcomes Lynn Epping

Lynn Epping has recently joined forces with Nextage Professionals Realty, where real estate agents work together toward a common goal:
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Klaas Financial raises funds for wounded soldiers

As a result of this past summer’s Klaas Financial, Inc., Car and Bike Show to benefit the Wounded Warrior Project
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Local woman named among top business women

The American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) named Patti Bigger of Rockford as a 2012 Top Ten Business Woman of the
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Jay Hampton named Rockford Area Realtors director

Jay Hampton was installed as a director at the Rockford Area Realtors’ (RAR) Annual Installation and Program held at Giovanni’s
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Congressman’s wife awarded

Freda Manzullo has received the Congressional Families Leadership Award. A lymphoma survivor herself, Manzullo has made it her mission to
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Cremation Society, Hospice Care honor veterans

Cremation Society of Illinois, provider of Veterans Funeral Care, and Hospice Care of America are hosting a luncheon to “Honor
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Local surgeon volunteers to treat wounded soldiers

Vascular surgeon Michael Kikta, M.D., of Rockford, volunteered to spend two weeks treating wounded American soldiers transported from Afghanistan and
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Lifescape announces new board officers

A new slate of officers is leading the Lifescape Community Services’ Board of Directors for 2011-2012. Gary Hunt was selected
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World War II re-enactor honors his father, veterans

Last weekend, Sept. 24-25, Rockford’s Midway Village Museum hosted the country’s largest World War II re-enactment (see pictures on page
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New director at Red Cross Rock River Chapter

American Red Cross Rock River Chapter Executive Director Jeff Reinke announced he is resigning his position at the end of
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Kimberly Wheeler Johnsen joins NLI staff

Jerry Paulson, executive director of Natural Land Institute (NLI), announced that Kimberly Wheeler Johnsen joined the NLI staff as director
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Ford Pinto owners coming to Rockford Sept. 9-11

James Madison, owner of the Bullet Stop Gun Shop, is a proud Ford Pinto owner who participated in the Pinto
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Seniors choose ‘Top Pot’ at Independence Village

The gorgeous courtyard at Independence Village is teeming with beautiful plants that have been planted and cared for by “Village”
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Lawson Self Storage, Captain Kirk to hold auction

Editor’s note: Lawson Self Storage was the winner of The Rock River Times’ “Free Ads for Year Contest,” held in
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New program coordinator at Hospice and Grief Center

Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center congratulates Sheila O’Leary on her promotion to volunteer program coordinator. In her new position,
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John Schuster named Rosecrance CFO

Rosecrance Health Network has hired veteran health care financial executive John F. Schuster as the organization’s chief financial officer (CFO). Philip
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Schroepfer awarded scholarship at SDSU

Michael Schroepfer, of Pecatonica, Ill., was awarded the 3M Scholarship in Mechanical Engineering for the 2011-2012 academic year at South
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Rockford Network elects new officers

Rockford Network of Professional Women held elections at their June luncheon meeting. Officers elected to serve for 2011-2012 were Tonya
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Nextage Realty agents are top producers

Jan Mansfield, broker owner, joins Nextage Realty International in congratulating several agents for bringing worldwide top honors home for the
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‘Green Manufacturer’ magazine wins national award

Green Manufacturer magazine, published by FMA Communications Inc. (FMAC), affiliate of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association (FMA), received a national
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Dr. Shahina Jafry accepts new clients

Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Shahina Jafry has opened a new office at Aspen Counseling & Consulting to treat women experiencing emotional
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Marisha Cook joins Rockford Health Physicians

Rockford native and East High School graduate Marisha Cook, M.D., Internal Medicine and Allergy/Immunology Specialist, recently joined the medical staff
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Local student receives Buick Achievers scholarship

Buick and the General Motors Foundation have named the 1,100 recipients of the Buick Achievers Scholarship Program. The awards include
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Kohl’s recognizes volunteerism of Illinois students

The Kohl’s Department Stores Scholarship Program has recognized nearly 2,200 young volunteers nationwide who positively impacted their communities through volunteerism.
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Cardiologist joins SwedishAmerican

Pratik Parikh, M.D., cardiologist, has joined SwedishAmerican Health System. Dr. Parikh received his medical degree from University of Baroda Medical
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Pamela M. Duffy named College Board chairperson

Saint Anthony College of Nursing has announced Pamela M. Duffy, RN, MSN, MBA, MSMOB, vice president, Patient Care Services and
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ABC Supply receives ‘Partners of Choice’ Award

For the fifth time, building products supplier ABC Supply Co. Inc. has been honored with the prestigious “Partners of Choice
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Oregon, Ill., artist painting Rockford-area landscape

Mary Salstrom, a resident of Oregon, Ill., has been painting the Rockford-area landscape in the summer for 35 years since
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SwedishAmerican presents Quality Awards

SwedishAmerican Health System offered its highest expression of distinction and appreciation to two recipients at its recent Quality Expo event. This
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Veterans Association awards scholarships

The Winnebago County Veterans Association has awarded scholarships to four graduating seniors from Winnebago County. Thirty-five graduates, 17 girls and
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Dan Osborn joins local MetLife firm in Rockford

The Premier Wealth Group has announced that Dan Osborn has joined the firm as a financial services representative. Osborn is
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Tilted Kilt associates calendar contest finalists

The Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery at the Clock Tower Resort in Rockford announced two of its associates are finalists
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FarmTown wins 2010 Environmental Hero Award

FarmTown, a program designed to teach students about food—from the beginning stages of seeds to the end stages when products
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Reynolds named NPS Midwest regional director

National Park Service (NPS) Director Jonathan B. Jarvis has selected Michael T. Reynolds as the agency’s Midwest regional director. He
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Randy Foss joins Vision Mortgage Group

Randy Foss has joined Vision Mortgage Group (VMG) as senior lending officer. Foss is a Loves Park native and a
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Dr. April Kennedy joins Affordable Dentistry Today

Dr. April Kennedy, DDS, recently joined Affordable Dentistry Today at 5819-21 E. Riverside Blvd., in Rockford. Dr. Kennedy received her
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La Voz Latina executive director to retire in June

La Voz Latina’s Board of Directors announced that Executive Director Patricia Gomez will retire from full-time duty in June. The
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Auburn senior wins Siemens Foundation award

Jeffrey Wang, a senior at Auburn High School, and Krystle Leung, a senior at Naperville Central High School, were named
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Park District Police awarded for Polar Plunge efforts

At the recent Rockford Park District Board of Commissioners meeting, Rockford Park District Police were presented with awards for the
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Hospice and Grief Center announces promotions

Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center reports that Peggy Otto, LCSW, has been promoted to Patient/Family Services supervisor, and Brenda
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Michelle Yates joins CYRS Wealth Advisors

Michelle Yates has joined CYRS Wealth Advisors LLC as client services administrator. A lifelong Rockford resident, Yates has previous experience
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Frank Schier named Conservationist of the Year

By Susan Johnson Copy Editor The Rock River Times (TRRT) interviewed Larry McPheron, vice president of the Sinnissippi Audubon Society, about their
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Community news and notes: Week of March 2-8, 2011

U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo (R-16) announced that Brandon H. Meeks of Poplar Grove, Ill., has received an appointment to the
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