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Section: Today's News
Headline: Now You Know: Preschools help students, communities
Streator Township High School will soon be hosting a student-taught preschool. Here, students get a jump start by reading to youngsters. Pictured: Bottom left corner, Stefanie Morgan; (from left) Principal Amy Jo Mascal, Christine Rogers and Kate Brockman and Angel Leslie.
November 7, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: More to come from Fishsticks and Milk
Griffin Youngstrum (left) and Tyler Amm perform in a grab from the video "Ottawa Serious Fun," available on YouTube. Amm wrote the satiric song, which was filmed in and around his hometown.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: At Attention
November 6, 2009
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Section: Opinion
Headline: Give this parade a special salute
Fake snow drops upon Ottawa's Festival of Lights crowd as 5- year-old Madison Lanar (far left) and her 8-year-old brother, Bailey, both of Nashville, Tenn., along with 6-year-old Jasmine Gaydos of Ottawa reach for pieces of it on Jackson Street during the "Electric Parade" in Ottawa. This 2007 parade took place just prior to the official lighting of Washington Square. For the 20th consecutive year, Don and Betty Gillette of Gillette Parade Products organized and built floats for the Electric Parade. Ameren IP and the city's Special Events Committee sponsored the parade.
November 6, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: This Life (Serena)
Volunteering at the concession stand involves a lot of patience and a good sense of humor. Serena High School junior Kassie Milam reaches into the refrigerator amongst a host of items being served for patrons at a recent volleyball game. Many girls volunteer from the school, which provides them work experience and allows them to interact with classmates. Being served in the background are Verna and Bob Dutton of Arlington Heights, who came to watch their granddaughter, Taylor White, play volleyball for Christian Liberty School.
November 6, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: 'We have our regulars'
Mark Harmon, of Grainco FS in Serena, tests the moisture from a sample of beans brought the the elevator.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: OTTAWA: Stevens recalled as squad's soul
Bill Stevens, longtime captain of Ottawa River Rescue, stands outside the squad's headquarters along the Illinois River in summer 2009.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Topping $100,000
Chef Charlie Klinefelter, executive chef at Starved Rock Lodge, served as lead chef and honorary chairman of Thursday's March of Dimes' Signature Chefs Auction. The event raised more than $105,000.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Floating To Retirement
Everybody loves a parade but few people have taken that love as far as Don and Betty Gillette have in the last three decades. The Ottawa couple put their finishing decorations on one of their popular holiday floats for the city's upcoming Festival of Lights. They will retire from their successful parade float-production business in December.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: 'Way to go, Streator'
Streator Area United Way held its annual appreciation dinner Thursday at the Streator Country Club. Pictured left to right are Ed Mollo, 2009 campaign chairman; Dick Linton, Tom Wilson Award winner; Janice Hart, 45-year service award; and Dan Schueller, United Way president.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Puttin' it in print
Two of Sherman School's fourth-graders, (left to right) Emily Krasnican and Madison Wachowski, deliver their school newspaper to the kindergarten class in Streator Thursday.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Sports
Headline: Sectional title a reality for Lady Norsemen
Newark junior Miranda Schmidt (above) drops to the floor for a dig during Thursday’s sectional championship match with Hinckley-Big Rock. The Lady Norsemen took the title in two games, 25-23, 25-17.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Partnership may mean cash for students
Bradley University President Joanne Glasser and Illinois Valley Community College President Jerry Corcoran sign an agreement between the two institutions that will provide financial aid opportunities for as many as 20 IVCC transfer students.
November 6, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Tree memorial dedication Tuesday
Dan Hollinsaid of Malden stands at the Illinois Fallen Soldiers Tree Memorial in Illini State Park alongside an oak tree planted in honor of his son, Staff Sgt. Lincoln Hollinsaid, who was killed in Iraq. The memorial will be dedicated at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.
November 6, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Hosta bedtime
OVER THE GARDEN FENCE by Joe Temple
November 5, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Conk, you’re dead
OVER THE GARDEN FENCE by Joe Temple
November 5, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Halloween Fun
Wendy Brown, a dispatcher at the Streator Police Department, got into the Halloween spirit by dressing as Tigger and handing out candy to trick-or-treaters.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Big Bird Tradition
For the 30th year, Beverly Gondolfi of Marseilles was out in front of her house on Halloween in her hand-made Big Bird costume to pass out treats to neighborhood children. Among the visitors this year was James "Chop" Clark Jr. — a 5-year-old when he first met the local Big Bird — who brought his 19-month-old son, Aaron. They are the son and grandson of Jim and Sally Clark of Marseilles.
November 5, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: About Town - Starved Rock Chapter, ABATE
Starved Rock Chapter of ABATE of Illinois hosts a Labor of Love fall motorcycle ride every year and donates part of the proceeds to the Labor of Love program. This year, club member Candy Jarigese presented $750 to Shelli Ocepek, executive director of United Way of Eastern La Salle County.
November 5, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Giving Spirit
Students at Jefferson Elementary School in Ottawa collected paper goods for the Illinois Valley Public Action to Deliver Shelter facility in October after hearing the homeless shelter opened its doors again Oct. 1 and was in need of items such as paper plates, paper cups, plastic silverware, paper towels and toilet paper. The motto for Jefferson's student council is "together we can" and together students brought in many supplies that were needed.
November 5, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Ottawans volunteer at Chicago Marathon
Ottawans Denise, left, Roger, and Jessica Koch, and Matt Walker, not pictured, were CureJM team volunteers at the 2009 Chicago Marathon Aid Station 12. CureJM is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds the research for the autoimmune disease Jessica was afflicted with in high school. To learn more visit www.curejm.org or to make a donation through the Koch family webpage visit www.firstgiving.com/denisekoch1.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: A Telling Talk
Carter Pierce has his fortune told by fortune teller Dee Hernandez Oct. 31 at the Streator Public Library's downtown trick-or-treat event. The event was sponsored by Friends of the Streator Public Library and the Illinois Fine Arts Council.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Scares And Staircase
The Friends of the Streator Public Library gave away more than 500 books Oct. 31 to children dressed in costumes during the downtown trick-or-treat event sponsored by downtown merchants.
November 5, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Religion News 11-06-09
Brett Boe and Tim Carlson are shown at Bethel Lutheran Church in Grafton, N.D.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Sports
Headline: Balance the key for Times all-area units
Ottawa’s Eric Farrell was medalist five times this season while averaging 40.8 strokes per nine holes. The senior is a First Team selection.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Fall colors
The fall colors slowly fade near the Illinois River at Allen Park. Recent rains have raised the water level and also helped brighten the color of the leaves. The river crested at 25.48 feet at La Salle on Sunday. The flood stage is 20 feet, with moderate flood stage at 27 feet. The river has begun to fall, and with dry weather expected in the coming days, the river is expected to dip below flood stage by this weekend.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Rake It Up
Jane Hutchison takes advantage of the sunny weather to get all the leaves raked at her east side Streator home. The weather is expected to remain cool and dry through the end of the week.
November 5, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: Circuit Court debuts new software
Joseph Carey, Clerk of the Circuit Court in La Salle County, shares a moment of congratulations with Vasco L. Bridges, Jr. of the Jano Justice Systems, Inc, supplier of new software for Carey's office.
November 4, 2009
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Section: LifeTimes Features
Headline: Seasonal Music
Country music star Clint Black comes to Aurora Saturday, Nov. 14, for an 8 p.m. concert at Paramount Theatre.
November 4, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: To Remember Sarah - Tree planted at Streator High in memory of Weibel
Streator Township High School students (left to right) Thomas Emerson, Jordan Parcher, Dakota Carpenter and Brittany Finney shovel dirt around a beech tree planted in the high school's courtyard Tuesday in memory of Sarah Weibel, who was killed in an accident across from the school in 2006.
November 4, 2009
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Section: Today's News
Headline: La Salle County grants Ottawa bond wish
Andrew Hamilton, executive director of the Upper Illinois River Valley Development Authority addresses the La Salle County Board.
November 4, 2009
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