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Pinewood Derby fundraiser

LELAND — Jeffrey Barnes almost didn’t join FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America).

Projects in Sandwich, Plano take center stage

SANDWICH – It was July 23, 1990 when two new physicians opened an office in a small DeKalb County town. Fast forward to July 23, 2010 and Drs. Eric Janota and Kenneth Kavanaugh and staff of nearly 50 are marking the 20th anniversary of Sandwich Family Practice.

SANDWICH — An avid garage sale fan, Karen Eichhorn was working in a bank when she came to the realization that she had a creative side.

Somonauk Blue Stockings teach vintage game rules

SOMONAUK — Donna Reiss went from working in an office for someone else, to being her own boss in her own hometown.

SANDWICH — Carla Cook has always been a huge Elvis Presley fan.

LELAND — Bob Grey Jr. is starting to get nervous.

SANDWICH – An unfulfilled forecast of rain on Saturday, followed by a Sunday morning downpour, reduced the crowd but didn’t dampen the spirit of the Early Day antique engine and tractor show at the Sandwich Fairgrounds during the June 26 and 27 weekend.

PLANO — Michael McClead had reached rock bottom – or so he thought.

SOMONAUK – All it takes to get Scott Merrill started talking about Summer Fest is an opening. Just ask him how or why the festival got started.