Faith Christian honor rolls announced by school
Faith Christian Elementary and High School announced the students earning A B and Superior honors. A honor list includes Jacob Dickson Molly Gonnerman Hilary Friel John Lincoln Jaimee Novak Caleb Brainerd Jarred Cavanaugh Jesse Drew Erin Macklin Johnny Novak Sadie Streadwick Elijah Debotal Meggan Dickson Daniel Fassler Natalie Friel Lindsey Gaston Clint Humphreys Jennifer Wegmeyer Lucas Brainerd Stephanie Heckman Cherith Henderson Prise Mackey Andrew Macklin Danyelle Sofolo Nicole Davis Chad Gaston Joshua Jameson Heather Mennenga Katie Saunders Rachel Schumacher Kristin Zetterberg Emily Poe Mike Weems Nicole Zetterberg Marcie Bowers. B honor list features Timmy Lincoln Brandon Cruise Candace Moss Erin Bowers Danielle Coleman Carrie Fassler Heather Humphreys John Mark Rodabaugh Adam Drew Amanda Saunders Sarah Vanriper Sabrina Coleman Matthew Fassler Ryan Miller. Superior picks Nicole Patterson Amanda Poe. High honors go to Corrie Bowers Courtney Fassler Amy Griffin Melanie Hoffman Joseph Novak Jana Novak. Honor roll includes Adam Poe Nathan Underhile Sarah Finch Lorinda Majeson Sondra Henderson Nick Sikula Jenny Davis Shari Moser Kris Burgess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faith Christian
Jacob Dickson
Molly Gonnerman
Hilary Friel
John Lincoln
Jaimee Novak
Caleb
Why male newscasters look sharp despite age rules
In a dialogue about TV news culture, a twenty something argues women dominate the field while a companion notes attire trends. They discuss Tom Brokaw Dan Rather Tom Fenton Connie Chung Bob Simon Jane Pauley and Bill Plante, highlighting fashion and aging in a changing industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brokaw
Dan
Tom Fenton
Berlin Wall
Tom
Connie Chung
Bob Simon
Israel
Jane Pauley
Jane
David Brinkley
Bill Plante
Televised beauty norms critique on news anchors
In a witty exchange about TV news, the speakers note that female anchors face pressure to stay thin while male broadcasters face fewer appearance expectations. They argue credibility is earned, not dictated by looks, and suggest real equality remains distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Lunden
Kathleen Sullivan
Charles Kuralt
Linda Ellerbee
Willard Scott
Danielle Rather
Tanya Brokaw
Pia Jennings
Jennifer Vesely
Doctor Should Diagnose Blackouts
A reader reports one year of blackout spells with weakness dizziness headaches and fatigue with falls in blood pressure. The doctor advises medical history and exam to diagnose, noting many possibilities including blood disorders such as anemia and hidden intestinal bleeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gott
Health alert mentions leukemia epilepsy and infections
The note lists possible causes of blackouts including leukemia, epilepsy, serious infection, diabetes or tumors. It urges medical diagnosis and offers a free Health Report titled Physical Illness. Readers can obtain it by sending $1.25 and their mailing details to a Cleveland address, mentioning the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.O. Box
Cleveland
Bridge deal sees East win with opening lead ten
In a four handed contract West East North South play, the bidding ends with all pass after South opens. The dealer South, vulnerable, leads the ten of diamonds and the play proceeds with standard bridge strategy. East-West view the hand with KQ109 and A107542 in place, and the contract remains unsettled as the opening lead tests defenses.
Careless play in four hearts leads to set by defense
James Jacoby discusses a bridge hand from Bridge Today where declarer in four hearts mismanages a club lead. The sequence shows the defense ducking and ruffing to thwart the contract, with several alternate lines left for declarer to try to make or lose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hoffman
Bridge Today
Declarer
West
East
South
Zinkes to observe 50th wedding anniversary
West Brooklyn couple William and Marie Zinke plan an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday February 11 at Compton Methodist Church to mark their 50th anniversary. They married February 9, 1940, at St. Paul Evangelical Reform Parsonage. Children Jerry Judy Janet Jeff and 11 grandchildren are noted. gifts are requested not to be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Zinke
West
Brooklyn
Compton Methodist Church
William Zinke
Marie Ponte
St. Paul Evangelical Reform Parsonage
Old Chicago Road
Jerry
Donna
Mendota
Judy
Don) Pierce
Paw Paw
Janet
Larry) Barker
Jeff
Jackie
West Brooklyn
Army Reservists Complete Basic and Specialized Training
Army Reserve Private Melissa A. Ryan completed an equipment storage specialist course at Fort Lee Virginia gaining knowledge of the federal supply system storage operations and packaging procedures. Private Jason P. Lauer finished basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina with instruction in drill and ceremonies weapons map reading tactics and Army history and traditions. Private Angela M. Boyer completed basic training at Fort Jackson South Carolina with drill and ceremonies weapons map reading tactics and military justice and Army history and traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Reserve
Melissa A. Ryan
U.S. Army Quartermaster School
Fort Lee
Mary A
Edward M. Ryan
West Ninth St
Dixon High School
Pvt
Jason P. Lauer
Fort Jackson
S.C
Mike E. Lauer
Mount Morris
Becky E. Stienmetz
Rochelle
Mount Morris High School
Angela M. Boyer
Boyer
Sandra L. Morris
Second Ave
Robert F. Boyer
Oregon
Amboy High School
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FCHS
Nicole Patterson
Amanda Poe
Corrie Bowers
Courtney Fassler
Amy Griffin
Melanie Hoffman
Joseph Novak
Jana Novak
Adam Poe
Nathan Underhile
Sarah Finch
Lorinda Majeson
Sondra Henderson
Nick Sikula
Jenny Davis
Shari Moser
Kris Burgess
Wit’s End
Peter Gott, M.D
N. Galena Ave
Georgia-Pacific
McKenzie
Brighton
Terrace Astoria
Northern Illinois
J.H. Patterson Company
Franklin Grove, Ill
North
By James Jacoby
Zinkes
Frieda
Zinke) Weitzel
Leroy Ponto
Omptue Telegraph
Curtis
Curtis Ce
Gibson
Curtis Matkes
Gibson Microwave
Gookden
Galena Ave
Down Under
Dixon
NEW Era Store
HI Mon
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