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It’s The Second Week of Boys High School Football Playoffs With Many Area Teams Advancing!

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Here are the games with area teams:

Class 1A
Stockton at Galena, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:00 pm
Freeport Aquin at Lena-Winslow, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:00 pm

Class 2A
Pearl City-Eastland at Sterling Newman Central Catholic, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2:00 pm

Class 3A
Kankakee McNamara at Winnebago, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:30 pm
Oregon at Aurora Christian, Saturday, Nov. 9, 6:00 p.m.

Class 4A
Rockford Lutheran at Rochelle, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:00 pm

Class 6A
Rockford Boylan at Cary Grove, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:00 pm

Class 7A
Rockton Hononegah at Lake Zurich, Saturday, Nov. 9, 1:00 pm

If your teams keep winning, then plan on the championship games at Huskie Stadium in DeKalb:
Class 1A, 2A, 3A & 4A: Friday, November 29, 2013
Class 5A, 6A, 7A & 8A: Saturday, November 30, 2013

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It’s Boys High School Football Playoff Time – Congratulations to Area Teams in the Playoffs!

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Here are some games this weekend with area teams:

Class 1A
Freeport Aquin (6-3) at Rockford Christian Life (8-1), Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:00 pm
Hebron (6-3) at Stockton (9-0), Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:00 pm
Galena (7-2) at East Dubuque (7-2), Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:00 pm
Lena-Winslow (6-3) at Forreston (7-2) Saturday, Nov. 2, 4:00 pm

Class 2A
Chicago Lutheran North (5-4) at Pearl City-Eastland (9-0), Saturday, Nov. 2, 1:00 pm

Class 3A
Oregon (5-4) at Wilmington (8-1), Saturday, Nov. 2, 6:00 pm
Peru St. Bede (5-4) at Winnebago (9-0), Friday, Nov. 1, 7:00 pm

Class 6A

Belvidere North (5-4) at Rockford Boylan (9-0), Saturday., Nov. 2, 1:00 pm
Cary (6-3) at Rockford Guilford (7-2), Saturday., Nov. 2, 1:00 pm

Class 7A
Highland Park (7-2) at Rockton Hononegah (7-2), Saturday, Nov. 2, 2:00 pm

If your teams keep winning, then plan on the championship games at Huskie Stadium shown in DeKalb:

Class 1A, 2A, 3A & 4A Championship Games, Friday, November 29, 2013
Class 5A, 6A, 7A & 8A Championship Games, Saturday, November 30, 2013

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MARY TODD LINCOLN: REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE OF SHATTERED DREAMS – 7 pm, Saturday, November 2 at Winneshiek Playhouse, 228 W Clark, Freeport

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See a riveting one-act drama starring Dr. Maria Boundas Bakalis who brings to life Mary Todd Lincoln in the later years of her life. In her compassionate portrayal, Dr. Bakalis reveals the spirit and heart of Mary Todd Lincoln, a woman of shattered dreams. Sponsored by the Lincoln-Douglas Society in cooperation with the Winneshiek Players. Tickets $20. For information call 815.975.7631

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Don’t Miss Trick or Treat Trail at Krape Park, Freeport, Saturday, October 26 from 3 to 5 pm

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The Trick or Treat Trail begins at the carousel. There will be plenty of treats and fun entertainment. Sponsored by the Freeport Park District. Call 815. 235.6114 for information.

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You Can Really Tell It’s Fall with the Cool Weather – Perfect for Week 7 of High School Football – Only 2 Conference Games Remaining for Most Teams – Here’s a List of Some Area High School Games for Friday, October 18:

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Auburn (2-5) at Freeport (1-6) – 7:15 pm
Aquin (5-2) at Lena-Winslow (4-3) – 7:15 pm
Ashton-Franklin Center (Ashton) (1-6) at Warren (1-6) – 7:00 pm
Cross Roads Christian (3-3) (Big Rock) at Forreston (6-1) – 7:00 pm
Durand (0-7) at Dakota (2-5) – 7:30 pm
Galena (5-2) at West Carroll (Savana) (2-5) – 7:30 pm
Polo (3-4) at River Ridge (Hanover) (4-3) – 7:00 pm
South Beloit (2-5) at Pearl City-Eastland * (7-0) 7:30 pm
Stockton* (7-0) at Orangeville (2-5) – 7:30 pm

*Conference Leader

Football Forecast for Friday, October 18 – Dress for cool weather! Temperture in the upper 40’s at game time and falling during the game.

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A Fun Event for the Weekend and Your Last Chance This Year to Ride on the Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad – Special Train of Terror

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The 36 ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, and three passenger flatcars for a four mile ride through farmlands and across a bridge 30 feet above Yellow Creek. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts. Browse for novelties in the Freight House Gift Shop.

October 19 & 20, 11 am to 4 pm

Special Train of Terror for Halloween!

Saturday Only, October 19 from 6 – 9 pm
Enjoy a spooky 4 mile train ride with scary scenes on both sides of the track.

For all of the details go to http://www.thefreeportshow.com/scs.htm

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It’s Week 6 of High School Football – Only 3 Conference Games Remaining for Most Teams – Here’s a List of Some Area High School Games for Friday, October 11:

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Freeport (1-5) at Belvidere (2-4) – 7:15 pm
Milledgeville (1-5) at Aquin (5-1) – 7:00 pm
Durand (0-6) at Eastland-Pearl City* (6-0) – 7:30 pm
Dakota (2-4) at Forreston (5-1) – 7:00 pm
Lena-Winslow (4-2) at Galena (4-2) – 7:30 pm
Orangeville (2-4) at Polo (2-4) – 7:30 pm
Warren (1-5) at Stockton (6-0) – 7:30 pm

*Conference Leader

Football Forecast for Friday, October 11 – Looks like a perfect night for football. Temperture in the 60’s.

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The Season Is Going Fast – Let’s Support Our High School Teams – Here’s a List of High School Games for Friday, October 4:

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Freeport (1-4) at Belvidere North (2-3) – 7:00 pm
Aquin (4-1) at Warren (1-4) – 7:00 pm
Eastland-Pearl City (5-0) at Polo (2-3) – 7:30 pm
Orangeville (2-3) at Ashton-Franklin Center (0-5) – 7:30 pm
Stockton (5-0) at Milledgeville (1-4) – 7:30 pm
Lena-Winslow (3-2) at Forreston (5-0) – 7:00 pm
East Dubuque (3-2) at River Ridge (4-1) – 7:00 pm
South Beloit (1-4) at West Carroll-Savana (0-5) – 7:00 pm
Galena (3-2) at Dakota (2-3) – 7:30 pm

Football Forecast for Friday, October 4 – Looks like a damp evening for games. Temperture in low 70’s.

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Steam Train Rides on Silver Creek and Stephenson Railroad – Special Train of Terror

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All aboard as a 36 ton 1912 Heisler steam locomotive pulls three cabooses, including an antique red caboose reported to be the oldest in the state, and three passenger flatcars for a four mile ride through farmlands and across a bridge 30′ above Yellow Creek. Purchase your ticket at the Silver Creek Depot, a turn-of-the-century replica filled with railroad artifacts. Browse for novelties in the Freight House Gift Shop.

October 5 & 6, 11 am to 4 pm
October 19 & 20, 11 am to 4 pm

Don’t Miss Special Train of Terror for Halloween!

Saturday, October 5, 12, 19 from 6 – 9 pm

Enjoy a spooky 4 mile train ride with scary scenes on both sides of the track. Lunch stand available.
For all of the details go to http://www.thefreeportshow.com/scs.htm

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Final Stephenson County Barn Tour Sunday, October 13

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This is the 10th and final year for the barn tour. It runs from 1 to 4:30 pm . You can spend a leisurely fall afternoon in the country on a self guided tour of three unique barns in Stephenson County where you will learn the stories behind their distinctive charm. There will be a special presentation at The Rafters Restaurant, 9426 W. Wagner Road, Lena at 3:15 pm. Knoxville, IL barn restorationist, Trillium Dell Timberworks, will present the program. Refreshments and tours of The Rafters will be offered. (Call Martha Ebbesmeyer at 815.235.2165 for details)

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