Author Archive: Anne Eickstadt

Ice Cream Social is a delicious success

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Republican
	Little Miss Boone County Marrah Jayde Vander Vennet and Boone County Queen Emily Carter are loving the pie, cake, and ice cream at the Boone County Historical Museum’s Ice Cream Social.

“This is the 14th Annual Ice Cream Social,” said BCMS executive director Anna Pivoras. “It is our big fundraiser for the year.”

 
 

Cars for CASA continues to grow in its third year

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Republican
	The number of cars participating in Cars for CASA continues to grow as people choose to support CASA.

We are the voice of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system.

 
 

Backpacks, games, and books at General Mills Park

Police officers Lopez and Brox are stationed at a table, surrounded by kids handing out books to anyone who wants one.

We partnered together and have 72 backpacks stuffed with school supplies

 
 

National Night Out in Belvidere

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	National Night Out at the Four Seasons community in Belvidere. [L-R] Standing: State’s Attorney Tricia Smith, Sheriff Dave Ernest, Mayor Mike Chamberlain, Police Chief Shane Woody; Front Row: Comfort Dogs Samson and Kye with DC Matt Wallace, and Comfort Dog Bekah with Officer Tim Blankenship.

This is the first time we are holding a National Night Out, since last year it was rained out. We are hoping to have at least 300 people here tonight.

 
 

Buchanan Street Stroll debut

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Republican
	The crowd at the Buchanan Street Stroll became larger throughout the afternoon.

Buchanan Street was blocked off for people to stroll with their food and beverages.

 
 

New Mobile Command Center for Boone County Law Enforcement

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	The new 2018 Command Vehicle is much larger than the old 1974 Command Vehicle.

Visitors at the 2019 Boone County Fair were able to have a look at the Boone County Sheriff’s Department’s new Mobile Command Unit.

 
 

Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce announces new Executive Director

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Amy Grafton has been chosen to lead the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director.

Amy Grafton has been chosen to lead the Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce as Executive Director.

 
 

James David Adams Obituary

James David Adams

James David Adams passed away on July 17, 2019 in Saginaw, Michigan.

 
 

Catherine (Katie) Elizabeth Tate Obituary

Catherine Elizabeth Tate

Catherine (Katie) Elizabeth Tate, 89, of Rockford came face to face with her Lord and Savior Thursday morning, Aug. 8 at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Home, following a long illness.

 
 

Thrilling 1999 Boone County pageant crowns incoming winners

Thrilling 1999 Boone County pageant crowns incoming winners

2019 Boone County Fair just held its 60th Pageant and crowned Emily Carter as its new Queen.

 
 
 
 
 
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