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February 2012

Aurora U. looking to branch out

The university's Woodstock Center is looking to start a masters program in educational leadership.

Potts hammering the way for steelpans

For Woodstock percussionist Matt Potts, bringing steelpan music to a wider audience is all in a day's work.

WHS set to go bald for a cause again in 2012

Organizers are looking to double their luck at WHS' St. Baldrick's event.

Learning to live with autism, chapter by chapter

Author David Finch on Asperger's, marriage, and writing a bestseller.

Slow business for snow business

A slow snow season has put plow business in a tight spot.

Council approves Woodstock Duathlon

A race, set for Sept. 23, will serve as a fundraiser for Hearthstone Communities.

Birth announcement: Jack Jeffrey Lee

A 7-pound, 15-ounce boys was born to Keith and Jodi Lee.

Bingham and Putman wed

Sarah Bingham and Michael Putman were married in a double-ring
 ceremony.

Oldenburg and Young announce engagement

Norma Sue Oldenburg and Fred E. Young announce their engagement.

Metzgers celebrate anniversary

Hearthstone Communities residents Joseph and Elizabeth Metzger celebrate 60 years of marriage.

Tribute bands bring nostalgic jams to Opera House

Santana tribute band Abraxas and the Simon and Garfunkel tribute band jazz and folk up the third annual tribute band series.

The hearth of the matter

Breadsmith is approaching its fourth year selling bread, cookies and pastries at the Woodstock Farmers Market.

For the birds

A Harvard-based craftsman caters to an unconventional real estate market.

A custom sound

Martin Brunkalla has made a career out of building things from scratch. His handmade instruments have garnered international customers.

An ancient art

What started as an effort to eliminate unnecessary chemicals turned into a calling for Lori Hoyt, owner of Soap of the Earth.

Dye job

Business partners since the age of 10, a pair of best friends turn a passion for art into a vocation.

A pure passion

A Woodstock beekeeper and orchard owner works almost as hard as his bees to ensure a quality product.

Right on target

Tim Zimmerman makes high-quality bowstrings for hunting bows at Woodstock's T.A.Z. Archery.

From the vine

Produce grows the old fashioned way at Salute! Farm & Vineyard, where harmful chemicals and pesticides are nowhere to be found.

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