SVCC essay winners named in state statewide contest
Sauk Valley Community College announces two students as winners in the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Statewide student essay contest marking the system’s 25th anniversary. Laurel Den Hartog of Sterling and Douglas Johnson of Chadwick receive six and three credit hour scholarships respectively, with state winner to receive a trip to Washington or an equivalent tuition scholarship. Johnson, a sophomore and SVCC student trustee, plans Ivy League and Bible college applications while Den Hartog aims to transfer to Sangamon State University for psychology and women's studies with a future counseling master’s degree in view.
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Telegraph
Sauk Valley Community College
Illinois Community College Trustees Association
Illinois System of Public Community Colleges
Laurel den Hartog
Sterling
Douglas Johnson
Chadwick
SVCC
Sauk
Don Hartog
Marizing
DenHartog
Sangamon State University
Springfield
LSU
Johnson
den Hartog
Illinois Community College Faculty Association
American Association of Community and Junior Colleges
Washington, D.C
Behrendt Highlights 25th ICC Anniversary and Program Shifts
Sauk Valley Community College President Dr. Richard Behrendt joined Governor James R. Thompson in Rockford for the Illinois Community College system Silver anniversary proclamation. Behrendt discussed stable finances, rising enrollment, and a shift toward transfer programs while considering phasing out unused career tracks and adding new tech programs. the fly-around continued to Chicago and other cities before ending in Springfield.
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Illinois Community College System
Illinois Community College
Sauk
Richard Behrendt
James R. Thompson
Rockford
Sauk Valley Community College
Dixon
SVCC
Behrendt
Rochelle weighs new court action against 12th Street Trailer Court
The city of Rochelle considers further legal action against Harold Luski owner of 12th Street Trailer Court for building and health code violations. A nine month possible court judgment affects three offending trailers on city property while six more trailers on alleys and adjacent streets are cited for violations. Health and safety concerns include outside washer and dryer use and ongoing deterioration.
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Rochelle
12Th Street
Harold Luski
Belvidere
South 12Th Street
Ogle County Court
Harold Rogers
13Th Street
Avenue B
Anne Molt
Rogers
Suski
Rockford
Nelson
Wellness Day Sponsored by Lee County Extension Service
The Lee County Cooperative Extension Service hosts a Wellness Day on February 24 at Franklin Center High School. Blood screening by nurses from KSB Hospital costs 22 dollars and begins at 7 a.m. Sessions run 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with topics on cholesterol control, medication awareness, fitness, farm safety, and substance abuse. Registration is 27 dollars for the full day, 22 dollars for screening only, or 5 dollars for classes and lunch. Contact 857-3525 to register.
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Lee County Cooperative Extension Service
Franklin Center High School
KSB Hospital
Extension Service Office
Nachusa leader moves to Larkin Center post
Nachusa Lutheran Home chief executive officer Czerwionka will head the larger Larkin Center. He notes staff growth from 44 to 103, degrees held by many workers, new programs like the day treatment school and a 90 day Diagnostic Assessment Program, plus completed buildings including cottages and an activities building. He and his family will miss Dixon as he prepares to lead NLH successor site.
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Czerwionka
Nachusa Lutheran
NLH
Larkin Center
Marcia
John
Bridget
Lori
Dixon
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Rockord
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Joseph Elie
M.D
McNichols Clinic Ltd
S. Galena Ave
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Second Street
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Prescott Construction
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