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Illinois’ highest achievers in math and science win Siemens Awards
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Jefferey Wang, a senior at Auburn High School, was named as one of the two Illinois state
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Hannah Warren wins YWCA Mentorship Award
Womanspace announced their nominee, Hannah Warren, was presented with the Mentorship Award at the YWCA Leader Luncheon March 7. Warren,
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RAMP receives generous gift from Roberts family
RAMP announced its first endowment gift in DeKalb County, given by the Doug & Lynn Roberts family from Sycamore in
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Matt Weldon is running for RAMP
May 15, Matt Weldon will be running for RAMP in the Rockford Marathon—a 26.2- mile marathon that requires careful preparation,
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Chris Kelley appointed to Rockford MELD Board
Chris Kelley was recently appointed to the Rockford MELD Board of Directors.
MELD guides young parents to build a strong family
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Capron couple wins George and Barbara Fell Award
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Richard and Karen Gadke of Capron were selected by the Board of Trustees of Natural Land Institute
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Sherry Fink of Janet Wattles receives NAMI award
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The Northern Illinois chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness honored Sherry Fink, a licensed practical
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Behr Iron and Steel wins John Deere award
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Metal recycling leader Behr Iron and Steel has received the 2010 Supplier of the Year Award for
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This Week in The Times: H. Dennis Smith
Vitals: H. Dennis Smith has served as president and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank (NIFB) since August 1998. He
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Kendra Hall joins SwedishAmerican Health System
Kendra Hall, M.D., pediatrician, has joined SwedishAmerican Health System, returning to Illinois after practicing nine years in Arizona. She received
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Golden Apple Foundation awards five recipients
Golden Apple Foundation announced the five Golden Apple recipients for 2011. They are: Carol L. Davies, English, Boylan Catholic High
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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
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The Rock River Times (TRRT) interviewed Larry McPheron, vice president of the Sinnissippi Audubon Society, about their
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This week in The Times: Joan Colton
Vitals: Joan Colton, 66, originally from Ephrata, Wash., is retiring after 30 years as a counselor at Remedies (formerly PHASE,
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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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Welty Environmental Center celebrates receipt of gift
The Welty Environmental Center in Beloit, Wis., recently celebrated the receipt of $10,000 from the James E. Dutton Foundation. The
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Community news and notes: Week of Feb. 16-21
Angela Burkhart, account administrator in the Commercial Lines Department at Spectrum Insurance Agency, was named Employee of the Year for
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Community news and notes: Week of Feb. 9-15, 2011
The Rockford Area Realtors recently honored two members for accomplishments. Bob Nieman of RE/MAX Property Source won the Realtor Emeritus
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Community news and notes: Week of Feb. 2-8, 2011
Miracle Mile Rockford recently announced its board of directors for 2011. The new board of directors includes Tom Baudhuin, president;
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This week in the times: Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2011
Rockford Board of Education candidate profile:
Jane Hayes, Sub District C
Editor’s note: In the coming weeks, The Rock River Times will
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Community news and notes: Week of Jan. 26-Feb. 1, 2011
Roscoe-based Montgomery Financial Services, LLC, recently announced the addition of Jan McMullen as a registered service assistant. In this new
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Community news and notes: Week of Jan. 19-25, 2011
New and continuing leaders of the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center medical staff were named during the December staff meeting.
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Rockford Board of Education candidate profile: Alice Saudargas, Sub District C
Editor’s note: In the coming weeks, The Rock River Times will dedicate this space to profiles of the 10 candidates
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Community news and notes: Week of Jan. 12-18, 2011
Bob Nieman of RE/MAX Property Source was awarded the Realtor Emeritus Award. The National Association of Realtors recognizes its members
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Rockford Board of Education candidate profile: Laura Powers, Sub District G
Editor’s note: Over the next 10 weeks, The Rock River Times will dedicate this space to profiles of the 10
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Community news and notes: Week of Jan. 5-11, 2011
Jan Bowman, chairman of the Rockford Network of Professional Women’s Scholarship Committee, was recently appointed to a three-year term on
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Community news and notes: Week of Dec. 29-Jan. 4, 2011
The Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center recently announced that Jennifer Alvarez has been chosen the Illinois Hotel
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Community news and notes: Week of Dec. 22-28, 2010
Pamela Owens, a certified fund-raising executive, was named executive director of the Rock Valley College (RVC) Foundation and College Advancement
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Community news and notes: Week of Dec. 15-21, 2010
Dr. Samuel Andrews, radiation oncologist, joined SwedishAmerican Health System’s Regional Cancer Center. Andrews is a member of the American Society
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Community news and notes: Week of Dec 8-14, 2010
Crusader Community Health Belvidere recently welcomed Steven Shulz, M.D., to its Pediatric Practice. Dr. Shulz graduated with honors while receiving
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Community news and notes: Week of Dec. 1-7, 2010
Rockford veterinarian Dr. Julie Platt recently attended “Standard Process Veterinary Fundamentals,” a program emphasizing the fundamental value of whole food
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Community news and notes: Week of Nov. 24-30, 2010
New faculty members at Rockford College this fall include Jan Figa, director of the Colman Library; James Marshall, biology; Nola
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This week in The Times: Ronda Lorenz
Vitals: Ronda Lorenz, 47, of Beloit, Wis., is a native of Iowa. Lorenz is hosting a fund-raiser for Lucas Seefeldt,
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Community news and notes: Week of Nov. 17-23, 2010
John Miller recently joined the staff of Grace Funeral & Cremation Services as director of Advance Planning. Miller is a
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Community news and notes: Week of Nov. 10-16, 2010
The OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center’s recognition and retention committee selected the 2010 fourth-quarter winners of the Spirit of Service
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This week in The Times: Jennifer Alvarado
Vitals: Jennifer Alvarado, 20, is a senior at Rock Valley College studying art. Alvarado is a native of Belvidere and
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Community news and notes: Week of Nov. 3-9, 2010
The University of Illinois Primary Care Clinic in Rockton recently welcomed Carole Eatock, RN, APN, as a family nurse practitioner.
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This week in The Times: Week of Oct. 20-26, 2010
AMCORE Foundation recently announced the donation of $50,000 to the United Way for early childhood education initiatives. The grant will
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Community news and notes: Week of Oct. 13-19, 2010
Richard Weigle, certified insurance counselor for Ferguson Financial Group in Pecatonica, Ill., was honored for his ongoing dedication to education
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Community news and notes: Week of Oct. 6-12, 2010
Kelly Brausseur was recently picked to fill the new position of Community Nutrition Center director for Northern Illinois Food Bank
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This week in The Times: Steve Bennett
Vitals: Steve Bennett, 61, is originally from Bakersfield, Calif., but moved to Rockford in the late 1970s. Currently, Bennett is
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Community news and notes: Week of Sept. 29-Oct. 5, 2010
Sue Hennessey joined the cross-functional pediatric therapy team at Rebound Therapy Center in Rockford. Hennessey has treated various diagnoses and
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Community news and notes: Week of Sept. 22-28, 2010
Best Western Clock Tower Resort and Conference Center recently named Matthew Mohr as their new marketing manager. Mohr will handle
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This week in The Times: Erik Stephens
Vitals: Erik Stephens, 26, is a Rockford native who graduated from Guilford High School. After graduating, he attended various trade
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Community news and notes: Week of Sept. 15-21, 2010
Janet Phelps, co-owner of Phoenix Traders, recently donated books, school supplies, art supplies and craft supplies to the San Pedro
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This week in The Times: Amy Spires
Vitals: Amy Spires, 32, is a lifelong resident of Rockton. Spires is employed as a sales consultant for TDS Metrocom.
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