Category Archives: Sycamore

Brakes really aren’t optional equipment. And taking care of them isn’t optional either.

Posted on Thursday, October 18th, 2012 by NVM

Bockmans Auto CareA regular brake inspection is on every car’s maintenance schedule. An inspection will check your brake system and let you know if there are any problems. Of course, if you’re having trouble with your brakes, get your car into a Sycamore or DeKalb service center right away. And watch out for these problems:

  • Low or spongy brake pedal
  • Hard brake pedal
  • A brake warning light that stays on
  • Constantly squealing or grinding brakes
  • Vibrations or clunking sounds when you apply your brakes

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Category : Bockmans Auto Care, October 2012 Edition, Sycamore
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December’s New Values Magazine is on the Way!

Posted on Monday, December 5th, 2011 by NVM

Keep an eye on your mail this week as December’s issue of New Values Magazine hits the streets. In addition to valuable coupons from local businesses, you’ll find community events, announcements and information along with news from Kishwaukee Hospital!

And don’t forget to return through the week here to our web site — we’ll be posting stories, coupons and other information from our advertisers for your enjoyment!

Category : December 2011 Edition, Sycamore, What's New
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October’s New Values Magazine Is On The Way!

Posted on Monday, October 24th, 2011 by NVM

Keep an eye on your mail this week as October’s issue of New Values Magazine hits the streets. In addition to valuable coupons from local businesses, you’ll find community events announcements and information, news from Kishwaukee Hospital and more! We even included a Pumpkin Festival Map for you!

And don’t forget to return through the week here to our web site — we’ll be posting stories, coupons and other information from our advertisers for your enjoyment!

Category : October 2011 Edition, Sycamore, What's New
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Henry Beard – One of the First African Americans to Settle in the Area

Posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011 by NVM

The story of Henry Beard begins in antebellum (pre-Civil War) South. 

Born in Kentucky in 1840, Beard lived the life of a slave until early in the Civil War. In 1862, when the Northern army gained control of most of Kentucky, Henry was given his freedom.

As would become increasingly apparent in the coming years, Beard, like all newly freed blacks, was hard-pressed to find work and start a new life.  Henry Beard was fortunate.  The conquering union regiment stationed in his part of Kentucky, the 105th Illinois, was from the DeKalb-Sycamore area.  Their commander hired Henry to work as a laborer, but he was eventually chosen to serve as under cook for the adjutant general of the army in command of that portion of the western theatre of war.

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Category : August 2011 Edition, Local History, Sycamore
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May’s New Values Magazine has arrived!

Posted on Tuesday, May 24th, 2011 by NVM

Keep an eye on your mail this week as May’s issue of New Values Magazine hits the streets. In addition to valuable coupons from local businesses, you’ll find community events announcements and information, news from Kishwaukee Hospital about their new cancer care center and more!

And don’t forget to return through the week here to our web site — we’ll be posting stories, coupons and other information from our advertisers for your enjoyment!

Category : May 2011 Edition, Sycamore, What's New
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Photos from Kites Over Sycamore

Posted on Tuesday, April 26th, 2011 by NVM

Check out our Flickr photostream of a few photos from this past weekend’s Kites Over Sycamore festival. There were dozens of kites flying, from the simple to some that were quite colorful and extravagant. Plans are already underway by Kar-Fre Flowers for a bigger and better Kites Over Sycamore in 2012!

Category : April 2011 Edition, Local Events, Sycamore
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Kishwaukee Hospital proving community health education & events

Posted on Monday, March 14th, 2011 by NVM

Kishwaukee Hospital is your local, trusted source for healthcare education and other healthy living classes and events. We not only provide health, fitness and wellness programs and activities, medical services, and support groups, we endeavor to bring the highest level of healthcare to our local community.

Here are few of the upcoming classes and events at our hospital and other facilities — look for more of these listed in the coming months over on the Upcoming Events part of this blog, or visit www.KishHospital.org for a comprehensive list.

Resources for Women
Kish Hospital has developed a new website that brings together many of the health topics important to women all in one place. The website also includes action steps and tips to start on the path towards a healthier life; visit www.kishforthegirls.org.

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Category : Kishwaukee Hospital, Local Events, March 2011 Edition, Sycamore
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Welcome to delicious

Posted on Friday, March 11th, 2011 by NVM

CulversRestaurants are a way of life for the Culver family: Craig Culver, his wife, Lea, and Craig’s parents, George and Ruth, who owned and ran several supper clubs, including the Farm Kitchen Resort in Baraboo, Wisconsin.

From the start, Craig was drawn to the restaurant business. During college, he worked summers at the Farm Kitchen, where he met his future wife, Lea Weiss. After graduating from UW-Oshkosh in 1973, Craig worked for four years at McDonald’s, gaining many insights that he yearned to apply to his own business.

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Category : Culver's, March 2011 Edition, Sycamore
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High definition vision: What you need to know

Posted on Monday, March 7th, 2011 by NVM

Spex ExpressionsIf it’s been a while since you’ve seen an optometrist, there are a few surprises waiting you — at least at Spex Expressions of Sycamore. We’re now proud to offer iZon High Definition Lenses for your eyeglasses, which offers improved sharpness, contrast and clarity. It’s like hi-def TV for your eyes!

But how do iZon High Definition Lenses differ from other types of lenses? What’s the process which makes these lenses better than traditional ones? What will you experience with this new technology?

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Category : March 2011 Edition, Spex Expressions, Sycamore
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