Rochelle area holiday drive shows broad community generosity
Rochelle area residents and businesses coordinated a wide charity effort this Christmas. The Salvation Army kettle campaign in Rochelle raised 1336.52 with 30 volunteers over three weeks. In Ashton, 30 families received food, toys, and clothing through local pantries and the Lions Club. Over 372 children and 175 families benefited in Rochelle via the Chamber drive, aided by many clubs and schools. Donations included substantial in-kind support and a matching fund from Ashton Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Winston Brass
Salvation Army
Forney
Rochelle Food and Toy Drive
Ashton Bank
Dave Ledlie
Rochelle Area Chamber of Commerce
RACC
Lori Hensley
Rochelle Fire Department
Kiwanis Club of
Lioness Club
Rochelle Township High School
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
National Honor Society
Rochelle Junior High School
Fun in the snow photo feature from Oregon kids
Telegraph photographer Jerry Pauser captures Oregon youngsters enjoying snow on a cold Wednesday. Snow forts and a traditional snowball fight entertain children as Tom Harrison helps Lisa Harrison and Jamie Bakken build a wall, while Tim Devine and Tim Cummings prepare to launch snowballs.
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Telegraph
Jerry Pauser
Oregon
Tom Harrison
Lisa Harrison
Jamie Bakken
Tim Devine
Tim Cummings
Button design contest aids Franklin Creek State Park fund
Amateur artists are invited to submit black and white 10 inch circle drawings for a fundraising button benefiting Franklin Creek State Park in Franklin Grove. Spencer Spangler heads the effort aiming for 20 entries with a Feb 18 submission deadline at the town hall. Winning entry prints may be sold. proceeds fund park improvements including a mill and pond project estimated at 250000 dollars, with ham dinner showcase in April and judges chosen from entrants.
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Franklin Creek State Park
Franklin Grove
Franklin Creek
Spangler
Franklin Grove Town Hall
Freezing Weather Care for Pets Warns of Risks and Tips
Telegraph staff outlines animal welfare guidance for cold snaps. Dr. Frank Densmore stresses more food and fresh water, draft-free outdoor shelters with door flaps, and routine exercise for indoor pets. Shorthaired dogs need coats. rinse paws after walks to remove salt. Rabbits, horses need extra food and wind-free shelter. proper barn ventilation and vaccines are advised. Leash pets to prevent loss. traps pose danger.
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Frank Densmore
The
Dixon Veterinary Hospital
Densmore
New drug Casodex shown to aid advanced prostate cancer patients
Chicago researchers report Casodex may help about 70 percent of men with advanced prostate cancer without causing impotence. The fourth generation anti androgen, produced by Imperial Chemical Industries, is in phase two trials with UPI noting researchers Vogelzang and Chodak seeking volunteers for follow up. Worldwide trials span Wisconsin New York Florida and more.
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Gerald Chodak
Vogelzang
University of Chicago
Wisconsin
New York
Florida
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Utah
Tennessee
North Carolina
Lowell Park Nature Center to be featured on WQAD TV
Park Naturalist Deb Osmer will host a winter bird care feature for WQAD Channel 8 reporter Matt Hammill in Dixon. The segment covers building bird feeders, shelter, and backyard feeding, with potential air time at 6 or 10 p.m. Friday.
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Lowell Park
Lowell Park Nature Center
Wqadtv
Channel 8
Park
Deb Osmer
Matt Hammill
Moline
Osmer
Hammill
Dixon
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By Louise Bras
Alvera Forney
Community Assistance Fund
Larson
Lions Club
Ken Hufstatler
Darrell Richardson
Poor House
Hub City Motors
Sawicki Chevrolet Cadillac, Inc
Jean Tess
Tess
State Park
Paepica Arts
CONIC
Uon
Dixon National Bank
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