Archive for: November, 2015

Letter to the Editor-Bucs

Letter to the Editor I am deeply saddened by the event that took place after the football game between the Belvidere Bucs and Woodstock Marian. As a past member of the Woodstock community I am devastated by the action of the Marian football team and never more proud to call […]

 
 

Letter to editor

Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep disappointment in the recent announcement that there will not be a cost of living increase for Social Security beneficiaries next year. As healthcare costs continue to rise, the strain on seniors, like me, is becoming unmanageable, especially as previous COLAs have […]

 
 

Never ending season for Bucs

By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent It echoes throughout Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, and beyond: “Once a Buc, Always a Buc!” If I have to explain that to you, you wouldn’t understand. While Harlem and Hononegah have learned valuable lessons from Belvidere’s comparatively large school district establishing two separate high schools, […]

 
 

Carl E. Sipe, 70

GARDEN PRAIRIE – Carl E. Sipe, 70, of Garden Prairie, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 29 in his home. Carl was born July 25, 1945 in Mohawk, Tenn. to riley and Margaret (Turner) Sipe. He was a proud United States Marine. Carl married Corrine Dembkowski on Aug. 23, 1997 […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District hosts Fizzy Painting

Belvidere Park District hosts Fizzy Painting

BELVIDERE – Join the Belvidere Park District for an afternoon of exploding art. Things will get fizzy as we experiment with the effects of baking soda and vinegar in paint. This class can be messy, so dress appropriately. We bring the supplies, parents and children bring the fun. This event […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District teaches community how to build candy house

Belvidere Park District teaches community how to build candy house

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a class, taught by Kathleen Roth, on how to build a candy house. Get in the holiday spirit with a fun family afternoon activity. Create your very own candy house from a variety of goodies and treats. We will provide all the […]

 
 

Comfort Keepers Northwest Illinois is proud to announce another National Award Winner

Comfort Keepers Northwest Illinois is proud to announce another National Award Winner

BELVIDERE – Two years ago, Comfort Keepers was honored to announce their caregiver, Amber Seebruck of Byron as national award winning “Comfort Keeper of the Year.” Now in 2015, the office is pleased to announce John Kuehnel of Belvidere as the current honoree.  Kuehnel was hired as a caregiver two and a half […]

 
 

Jennifer O’Brien named Wesley Willows Human Resources Director

Jennifer O’Brien named Wesley Willows Human Resources Director

ROCKFORD – Jennifer O’Brien, of Belvidere, has joined Wesley Willows as the Human Resources Director.  She brings over ten years of human resources experience with an extensive healthcare and not-for-profit background. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Illinois State University in Bloomington, Ill., and a Master […]

 
 

Boone County Council on Arts hosts Fifth Grade Art Festival

Boone County Council on Arts hosts Fifth Grade Art Festival

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 22, the Boone County Arts Council presented the Fifth Grade Arts Festival to the local fifth grade elementary school students in Boone County. On Tuesday, Perry, Meehan, Immanuel, and St. James Catholic schools attended the festival. On […]

 
 

Belvidere Park District hosts holiday craft class

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a class where adults 18-years-old or older can learn to make Twig Candle Holders under the instruction of Kathleen Roth. It’s more about the end result than the process. These candle holders can go with a rustic to a contemporary interior design. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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