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Never enough: Scotts live the life of a foster family
By Diane Strand (This article appeared in The MidWeek newspaper on 2/20/2008.) Sheriff Roger Scott finally put his foot down. “Enough adoptions.” Then David came along, a baby boy with Down Syndrome, who was placed with the Scotts for foster care. “Roger would get up in the middle of the…
Sheriff Scott Awards ISA Benefits
ILLINOIS SHERIFFS’ ASSOCIATION COOK BOOK SALE BENEFITS SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND SPECIAL OLYMPICS OF ILLINOIS SPRINGFIELD,IL – At the Winter Training Conference of the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, Sheriffs from across the state gathered to receive required training and to donate proceeds from their cook book sale to SIDS…
Dog Stars: Sheriff’s K9 Program
By Benji Feldheim Courtesy of the The Daily Chronicle. Original article published on 3/26/2008. Maverick is a sociable dog – even when he’s working. The 8-year-old German shepherd strutted through the DeKalb County Legislative Building in Sycamore, panting heavily as he sniffed to find a marijuana pipe during a citizens’…
Sheriff’s Family Featured in Magazine
Your Resource for Living recently published an article about the Scott family. Roger and his wife have long been involved in opening their home to foster children, several of which they later adopted. This article takes a detailed look at Roger’s home and family life. Download Article in PDF format …
The Roots of the American Sheriff
Have you ever wondered about the history behind the office of Sheriff in America? Roger has spent many hours researching the history of the American Sheriff. Read the following article to learn about some of the information he has gathered on this subject.
Aunt Bee’s Breakfast Fundraiser
Everyone had a great time at the 2006 fundraiser featuring the Mayberry Deputy, David Browning.