Friday Community Events Gather At Local Venues
A list of upcoming activities includes a Friday schedule with a President's Club anniversary cocktail party at Brandywine at 6 30 p.m., an eBridge group meeting at the Senior Center at 1 p.m., Narcotics Anonymous at Loveland at 4 30 p.m., Dixon Moose Lodge supper service from 5 to 8 p.m., and registrations at Walnut Grade and High schools from 8 30 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. Also mention China Unit Homemakers Ex tension picnic at Franklin Creek State Park at noon, Overeaters Anonymous in KSB Hospital Classroom III at 8 30 a.m., Farmers' Market at Haymarket Square from 7 a.m. to noon, Nachusa Park garage bake sale 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and VietNam era chapter VietNow meeting at Rock River Chapter.
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Dixon Moose Lodge
Phoenix
St. Mary’s Parish
Lowell Park
Dixon Area
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Walnut
Minnie Bell Rebekah Lodge
Loveland
eBridge Group
Narcotics Anonymous
China Unit
Lee County Homemakers Extension
Franklin Creek State Park
Overeaters Anonymous
KSB Hospital
Farmers’ Market
Haymarket Square
Nachusa Park
Nachusa
Rock River
VietNow
Sunday Aug 13 Chili Cookoff and family reunions
Sunday events list includes the Tenth Annual Budweiser Chili Cookoff at Plum Hollow at 1 p.m. Bonnell family reunion at Sublette Centennial Park noon. Gilbert reunion at At-Last-A Park at 1 p.m. Pancake breakfast at Dixon Masonic Lodge 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. Fund raiser for Barry Royster family pancake and sausage breakfast at KC Hall 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Plum Hollow
Bonnell
Sublette Centennial Park
Gilbert
Dixon Masonic Lodge
Barry Royster
KC Hall
Rochelle Woman's Aglow Meeting at Hickory Grove
Community calendar notes a Rochelle Woman's Aglow meeting at Hickory Grove at 6 p.m. An Oregon Park District exercise and weight room clinic is set for Nash Rec Center. The Sauk Valley Bridge Club gathers at YWCA at 6 50 p.m. Lee County Chapter AARP holds a KC Hall meeting at 1 30 p.m.
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Rochelle Woman’s Aglow
Hickory Grove
Oregon Park District
Nash Rec Center
Sauk Valley Bridge Club
YWCA
Lee County
AARP
KC Hall
Dixon Evening Homemakers Picnic at Oregon Park District
Tuesday August 15 events include Dixon Evening Homemakers picnic at 1414 Non and a Nash Rec Center gathering at Oregon Park District. Free blood pressure checks will be offered noon to 2 p.m. at KSB Hospital lobby.
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Dixon
Oregon Park District
Nysca
Nash Rec Center
KSB Hospital
VEW Club and Community Events Schedule
An events rundown lists VEW Club at 1 p.m. and Illinois Valley Singles rap session at 7 p.m. at Presbyterian Church in Princeton, followed by Noah's Ark story hour in Loveland at 2 30 p.m. These programs offer social gathering, discussion, and reading for families.
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VEW Club
Illinois Valley
Presbyterian Church
Princeton
Loveland
Controlling blood pressure through weight loss and exercise
National Exercise For Life Institute notes that regular aerobic activity and weight loss go hand in hand to lower blood pressure. The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter adds heredity and race influence risk but dietary and lifestyle changes can improve outcomes, with exercise a key driver of weight loss and reduced heart disease risk. Regular activity strengthens the cardiovascular system, helps control diabetes, and may reduce medication needs for some with borderline hypertension.
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National
Exercise For Life Institute
Diane DeMarco
Institute
University of California, Berkeley
Harvard Medical School
Douglas A. Godfrey
Minneapolis
Dr. Godfrey
DeMarco
High Blood Pressure and Lifestyle Remedies Urged by Doctors
Doctors urge lifestyle changes and medication to manage hypertension which affects many Americans over 55. The article notes diuretics and beta blockers like Lopressor reduce blood pressure and heart disease risk, and stresses regular doctor visits and patient cooperation in treatment. It cites exercise as highly effective for cardiovascular health and provides contact information for the National Exercise For Life Institute in Minnesota.
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DeMarco
Yes it could happen to a dying child hospital cost tale
A Valley Forge letter recounts a dying 9 month old son refused urgent hospital care until 100 dollars was raised. The family borrowed money, two hours later the child died, and at discharge received a 99.99 bill. The writer argues the scenario shows humans can be treated like animals in medical crises.
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Ann Landers
Ann
Valley Forge
Penny miles raise funds for Baptist Children’s Home
Dear Ann Landers reports a fundraising idea where pennies are counted as a mile to support the Baptist Children's Home in Bethesda Maryland. Six churches reached a mile totaling $5068.80 with ongoing community involvement and cross church generosity.
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V.F
Washington
Ann Landers
Baptist Children’s Home
Ann
D.S
Baptist Home For Children
Bethesda
St Marys announces registration and fall start dates
A digest from St Marys Elementary and Junior High shows registration fee day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday Aug 15 at the school for all grades. Open house and first full day for grades 1-8 on Monday Aug 28 at 8 a.m. with 2:15 p.m. dismissal. Kindergarten starts Sept 5 with morning session 8 a.m. and dismissal 10:45 a.m. Afternoon session begins 11:30 a.m. and ends 2:15 p.m. Bus service provided. Dixon Chapter DAR hosted two state teas with Jane Baker serving as page for southern Illinois.
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St. Mary’s
Lee County AARP to hear program at KC Hall
The Lee County Chapter No. 802 AARP meets at 1 30 p m Monday in the KC Hall 506 W Third St The program with slides is by Norma Mann and Mark Groves representing Sauk Valley Hospice Open to persons 50 and over Refreshments after the meeting Officers will be nominated for the new year The Sauk Valley Bridge Club met Monday with eight pairs competing with the Howell Movement Harold Steiner Vera Cesarek Rosie Kittler Fred Dinkleman Dick Jones Craig Johnson next game at 6 50 p m Aug 14 at the Sterling YWCA All players welcome Information calls 288 3522 or 625 6543 AMBOY The Amboy Afternoon Homemakers Extension will meet at noon Tuesday for a scramble dinner at St Patrick s Hall Those attending should bring own table service and a dish to pass.
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Lee County
Association of Retired Persons
KC Hall
Third St
Norma Mann
Mark Groves
Sauk Valley Hospice
Sauk Valley Bridge Club
Howell
Harold Steiner
Sterling
Vera Cesarek
Rockford
Rosie Kittler
Fred Dinkleman
Princeton
Dick Jones
Craig Johnson
Prophetstown
Sterling Ywca
Amboy
Amboy Afternoon Homemakers
St. Patrick’s Hall
Aristotle four moral virtues Prudence justice temperance fortitude
The ancient philosopher Aristotle outlines four essential virtues for ideal relationships: prudence first, justice second for fair treatment of others, temperance by moderating behavior, and fortitude the courage to act on sound judgment. He emphasizes balance and courageous follow-through as keys to effective character.
Sadat's Fortitude and Destiny in War and Peace
A meditation on Anwar Sadat buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier near Cairo. The piece praises his courage and resolve to die for mature convictions grounded in faith, noting his decisive shifts and steadfast duty as a model of fortitude.
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Egypt
Cairo
Anwar Sadat
Sadat
Holy Word
St. Paul
Israel
Locke
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Rock River Valley
Dixon Telegraph
S. Peoria Ave
President’s Club
Brandywine
Box I
Chaska
Dar
Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution
North
Wheaton
DuPage College
Greenville
Greenville College
Jane Baker
Page
Southern Illinois
Susan Hughey
Baker
Lee County Aarp
Sauk Bridge Club
Tony Becker
Telegraph
Jerry
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