Oregon Kiwanis Club

MEETINGS

8/26/10

Kate Lehrke, Round Table Commissioner of the White Eagle District, explained her role in leadership training for the Boy Scouts of America.  The Boy Scouts of America is celebrating its 100 year anniversary. Following her presentation Kate  received a check from the Oregon Kiwanis Club to assist the local Boy Scouts

8/12/10

Rosemary Eike, one of 229 delegates to the Illinois-Eastern Iowa Kiwanis District convention  announced that Oregon had ranked 6th in fundraising for Spastic Paralysis research in the District.  The District  raised a total of $47,000.  Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers .  For more information, call Tom at 732-7326.

8/5/10

President Arlene Sangmeister relayed information about her visit to Camp Independence, a canp within the YMCA Camp Duncan near Fox Lake.  The camp is for children and young adults with Spina Bifida and is designed to build confidence, independence, make new friends and have fun. 

7/29/10

Angie Engel of Dance with Angie Studio on Daysville Road, explained her services to boys and girls ages 3 to 13, encompassing tumbling, ballet, tap and hip hop.  Occasionally students perform at fundraiser such as Relay for Life.

 

7/22/10

Dick Cox, member of the Sterling Kiwanis club gives a speech that he will give to the Illinois-Eastern Iowa district councii explaining the reasons he is running for district governor.

 

7/15/10

Bill Bailey, board member of the Ogle County Historical Society, displays GAR memorial medals the society has on display.  The Ruby Nash Museum & Carriage House is located at 111 N. 6th Street in Oregon and is open Thursdays and Sundays, May through October.

7/8/10

Doug Block, Pearl City, representing the Midwest Dairy Association, explained the technological advances and  environmental friendly operations on his incorporated dairy farm which includes 700 cows and 1300 acres where corn, alfalfa, and soybeans are grown.  The milk products are processed at the Stockton Cheese Plant.

7/1/10

Gene Eike welcomes Chris Abramowicz of 42 Tech Solutions, Oregon, Chris explained the computer services he and his partner Nick Griffin provide for both residential and business customers.

 

6/24/10

Ogle County Board member Lynn Kilker explained to members the governing structure of the Board.  Her greatest concern is overspending the budget. , Education.  The County Board meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the County Board Room in Oregon.

 

 

 

6/17/10

Physical therapist Jon Link of the Ogle County Physical Therapy, Inc., explained how common injuries occur to the shoulder, knee cap and Achilles tendon.  Tears, ruptures and impingements lead to damaged tissues and pain requiring various levels of treatment.

6/10/10

Maga Shoemaker displays the logo for the sidewalk painting to be held at Mix Park in Oregon on Saturday, June 26, as part of the Fields Project. The project ends with a fine arts and craft show at Mix Park on June 27.

6/03/10

Randy Holland gave a passionate presentation in favor of building a community aquatic center in Oregon.  Plans are in place for fundraiser on Saturday, June 26 from 2 to 8 P.M. For more information visit www.oregonpool.info

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5/27/10

Oregon Kiwanian Steve Pemberton listens to Ogle County Administrator Meggon McKinley answer questions as the club members enjoyed a tour of the final renovations of the old courthouse one month before county officials are scheduled to return to new offices.

5/20/10

Oregon Police Chief Darin DeHaan summarized Oregon police activities citing comparitve statistics over a period of years.  Residents can protect themselves by securing personal property and personal documents, locking doors and cars.

5/13/10

Oregon Church of God Associate Pastor Dan Cain gave members an idea of the vital activities provided for teenagers when they visit the Soul Cafe at the Oregon United Methodist Church on Tuesdays after school.  With continued financial help, the Soul Cafe can afford teens a safe place with caring trained staff to carry out its vision.

5/6/10

 Rock River Center board member Dr. Michael Nelson described the progress of the new Rock River Center in Oregon.  He said the new 17,000 square foot new facility on Tenth Street is being partitioned this month and should be ready for occupancy in November.  An Immediate Care facility should be in place in 2011. 

4/29/10

Paul Dempsey,Communication Manager of Excelon, explains the procedure used during the shut down to refuel the reactor at the Byron Generating Station.One-third of the fuel rods are replaced at each refueling and stored in the pool on site.

 

4/15/10

Beth Henderson of the Oregon Trail Days Festival Committee, shared her enthusiasm to showcase Oregon's Native American and Western Heritage July 16-18, on the Rock River, at Lowden State Park and at Park East.  For information on all venues and events go to www.oregontraildays.org

4/08/10

Chris Linden, WIFR Hometown News Web Producer, explains to Gene Miller that WIFR is promoting community events in Oregon by  at www.wifr.com.  Community leaders and public relations representatives can send pictures and articles to Chris.linden@wifr.com

4/01/10

 Oregon Superintendent of Schools Dr. Bill Mattingly explained the impact the State of Illinois' multi-billion dollar deficit  is having on our local budget and programs.  Coupled with declining enrollment in the District and negative cash flow, the Oregon School Board will be forced to cut 10 certified staff and 8 support staff for the next school year. 

3/18/10

Frank Masterman announces that Rock River Sweep.org will be conductingthe  1^st annual Great Rock River Sweep on Saturday, July 31, 2010 which will be conducted in 26 communities along the 285 miles of the Rock River. The clean-up in Oregon will be coordinated by Forward Oregon. For more information visit the web site at  www.rockriversweep.org

3/11/10

Kay Arity and Emily Witt explained the Personal Assistance Program provided by the Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL).   For more information call 888-886-4245 (toll free) or visit the website www.nicil.org

3/04/10

Terry Schuster, President of the Oregon Public Library District, presented plans for a proposed new facility to be located on one acre next to the Post Office on Washington Street.  Building a new facility is necessary because the old facility can not accomodate its 38,000 item collection.

2/25/10

Ross Christensen, an OHS senior, shared his travel experiences to Japan as a People to People ambassador last July.  Since 1956, People to People has been promoting world peace and cultural understanding through meaningful personal interaction.

2/18/10

Carol Erickson, from the Ogle County Health Department, spoke about the preparation the U.S. Census Bureau has begun to insure a complete and accurate count. April 1,2010 will be census day.

2/11/10

Oregon Kiwanis members Steve Pemberton, Verva Thomas and Donna Heynssens sort children's books donated by the community.   1.300 books were collected for distribution to Oregon Headstart,Jefferson Elementary School,Best Beginnings Learning Center, Chana Library, and Angel Treasures.

   

  

 

       

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