The next generation of scientists is on campus this week, building water-powered rockets, assembling model roller coasters, making solar ovens, constructing wind turbines and experimenting with miniature fuel cell cars.
Tyson Kinsley of Sycamore was the overall winner of the second annual Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine 5K Charity Run June 20 at the old Kishwaukee Community Hospital.
Northern Illinois University communication professor Mary Larson isn’t out to frighten parents, but she is urging them to “watch it” when it comes to the amount of time their children and adolescents spend in front of TV sets, video games and computers.
Robert D. Kunkel has been promoted to the rank of major in the United States Army. A 1986 graduate of DeKalb High School, Kunkel enlisted in the Army as an infantryman.
Sarah Weirich of Hinckley, a member of the Hinckley-Big Rock FFA chapter, won the State Veterinary Medicine Award at the State FFA Proficiency Awards Day, held April 4 at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Max Dargatz of Sycamore has earned the highest advancement rank in Boy Scouts: the rank of Eagle Scout. On March 8, Troop 40 recognized him for completing all the requirements for this honor. Max is the son of Ken and Jane Dargatz of Sycamore.
The Voluntary Action Center recently held its fourth annual Volunteer Appreciation Reception. The event, which recognized volunteers for their many contributions to VAC, had between 175-200 people in attendance.
Anyone who enjoys the world of flight and the allure of airplanes is welcome with the local chapter of the Experimental Aircraft Association, the world’s leading organization in providing people opportunities to participate in aviation.
