http://www.saukvalley.comThe latest news from the saukvalley.com websiteen-usDIXON – Up to 15,000 pounds of organic waste could be rotating in a vessel at any given time at Secure Recycling Services, a business division of Kreider Services.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/15/from-your-garbage-to-your-garden/adg4zjc/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/15/from-your-garbage-to-your-garden/adg4zjc/Sat, 18 May 2013 06:30:00 GMTROCK FALLS – Susie Welch of Sterling, a homebuyer counselor with Tri-County Opportunities Council, received a Homebuyer Assistance Award from the state Housing Development Authority.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/09/woman-honored-by-state-organization/aijp4ub/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/09/woman-honored-by-state-organization/aijp4ub/Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTOGLESBY – Carol Cesaretti and Mike Scully, with the Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer P.A., a law firm from Chicago, spoke in April to the North Central Illinois Logistics Council.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/09/workmans-comp-addressed-at-regional-meeting/arpuuu7/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/09/workmans-comp-addressed-at-regional-meeting/arpuuu7/Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTMINNEAPOLIS – Thrivent Financial for Lutherans recently was named to the Fortune 500 list for the 19th year in a row. The company rose to the 325th spot from 332nd in 2012. http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/10/financial-company-moves-up-in-rank/a21vxe1/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/10/financial-company-moves-up-in-rank/a21vxe1/Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTSTERLING – State trooper Adrian Guerrero recently received the Trooper of the Quarter Award from Illinois State Police District 1.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/13/ogle-county-officer-awarded/a4sxc8s/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/13/ogle-county-officer-awarded/a4sxc8s/Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTA roundup of Sauk Valley business comings and goings.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/13/business-notebook-rock-falls-dollar-general-on-the-move/ars1zjh/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/13/business-notebook-rock-falls-dollar-general-on-the-move/ars1zjh/Sat, 18 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTSTERLING – Juanita Madrigal, 54, opened an Isaiah Counseling Center at Woodlawn Office Complex, 2605 Woodlawn Road, where she offers play therapy, including the use of dolls, houses and sand, in the treatment of children. The center opened in February.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/06/longtime-therapist-opens-office/agyrjg0/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/06/longtime-therapist-opens-office/agyrjg0/Sat, 11 May 2013 06:31:00 GMTMOUNT MORRIS – Sharon’s Salon & Spa takes a team approach to beauty. Five women from the Mount Morris area wanted to put together an exceptionally fun and creative spa and salon. The “whole salon” approach at Sharon’s Salon & Spa is one introduced by owner Sharon Osborn.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/02/25/exceptional-fun-in-mount-morris/anw3zpq/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/02/25/exceptional-fun-in-mount-morris/anw3zpq/Sat, 11 May 2013 06:30:00 GMTA roundup of Sauk Valley business comings and goings.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/02/business-notebook-cobblestone-51-opening-in-dixon/ab9dz2t/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/02/business-notebook-cobblestone-51-opening-in-dixon/ab9dz2t/Sat, 11 May 2013 06:30:00 GMTMORRISON – Staying mentally fit requires more than just doing crossword puzzles or word searches. http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/02/mind-care-course-offered-in-morrison/a4ontgt/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/02/mind-care-course-offered-in-morrison/a4ontgt/Sat, 11 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTPROPHETSTOWN – Prophetstown Main Street has been designated as an accredited National Main Street Program for meeting the commercial district revitalization performance standards. http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/02/prophetstown-earns-recognition/a91pwaw/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/05/02/prophetstown-earns-recognition/a91pwaw/Sat, 11 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTCEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Keith Frederick, president of Maurits & Jost Insurance Agency in Morrison, has completed the annual continuing education requirement of the Society of Certified Insurance Service Representatives. http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/23/businessman-attends-training/aah9dyt/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/23/businessman-attends-training/aah9dyt/Sat, 04 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTDIXON – Chad Nicklaus, an independent financial adviser at Nicklaus Financial Service, has been recognized as a top financial adviser and named to the LPL Financial Director’s Club. The distinction is based on an annual production ranking of registered advisers, nationwide.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/23/dixon-consultant-recognized-for-work/a42rrs7/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/23/dixon-consultant-recognized-for-work/a42rrs7/Sat, 04 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTDIXON – Physical Therapist Lindsey Nauman-Kaleel of Orthopedic Rehab Specialists of Dixon attended Developing Post Surgical Rehab programs. http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/24/caregiver-learns-new-techniques/ati5y5j/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/24/caregiver-learns-new-techniques/ati5y5j/Sat, 04 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTROCK FALLS – Chris King, with United County Sauk Valley Realty in Rock Falls, attended the Illinois Association of Realtors 37th annual Capitol Conference April 16 in Springfield. About 400 realtors convened to discuss issues affecting homeowners and the real estate industry with lawmakers.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/25/agents-discuss-housing-matters/auwia58/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/25/agents-discuss-housing-matters/auwia58/Sat, 04 May 2013 06:15:00 GMT http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/29/self-employment-course-to-start/atp2yvz/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/29/self-employment-course-to-start/atp2yvz/Sat, 04 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTSTERLINGhttp://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/29/sterling-company-recognized/alo9fso/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/29/sterling-company-recognized/alo9fso/Sat, 04 May 2013 06:15:00 GMTAMBOY – Kellylyn Wood, a sixth-grade teacher at Amboy Junior High School in Amboy, will take part in the Siemens Institute fellowship.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/12/local-woman-chosen-to-attend-workshop/a2qo8j5/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/12/local-woman-chosen-to-attend-workshop/a2qo8j5/Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:15:00 GMTAUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner received a 2013 Automotive News PACE Innovation Partnership Award during a recent ceremony in Detroit. http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/18/company-nabs-accolades-for-technology/ad3n4q7/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/18/company-nabs-accolades-for-technology/ad3n4q7/Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:15:00 GMTROCK FALLS – Chris King, managing broker, owner of United Country, Sauk Valley Realty of Rock Falls, attended United Country’s annual training and awards March 26-28 in Fort Worth, Texas.http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/19/real-estate-agent-completes-classes/amhezso/http://www.saukvalley.com/2013/04/19/real-estate-agent-completes-classes/amhezso/Sat, 27 Apr 2013 06:15:00 GMT