Archive for: January, 2017

North beats South again in Belvidere’s civil…hoops

By Bob Kopp BDR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT It must be the steady and strong yet civilly sensitive demeanor and reconciling determination of District 100’s new superintendent Dr. Dan Woestman coupled with the classy sideline leadership of North’s head coach David Loner and Bucs head coach Aaron Pearson and top assistant Nate […]

 
 

Belvidere bridges to get required inspection this spring

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Six bridges located in the City of Belvidere will get their required inspections, sometime before June. City Public Works Director Brent Anderson brought that information to aldermen during the Monday, Jan. 9 committee of the whole meeting at city hall. Aldermen recommended approval of the cost, […]

 
 

4-H teen teachers have positive impact

4-H teen teachers have positive impact

Teen Teachers Kenzie Bialis, Whitley Freeman-Russell, Lindsey Rissman, and Faith Williams spend most of their after-school time volunteering to teach younger kids lessons on character education. They are Illinois 4-H teen teachers trained in the program Good Character Grows Here. Through literature-based lessons and hands-on activities, they were able to […]

 
 

U.S. congressman answers to Belvidere doctor

By Chris Johnson REPORTER Belvidere Family Practitioner Dr. Chantal Girod had a chance to talk with her congressman, 16th District Rep. Adam Kinzinger about health care, and he stood and listened, amidst tables-full of citizens who scheduled their day around him and his luncheon visit to Pecatonica. Kinzinger left Washington […]

 
 

Dean Page honored at Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs convention

Dean Page honored at Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs convention

The Illinois Association of Agriculture Fairs held their 107th annual convention at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Springfield, Ill., Thursday, Jan. 19 through Sunday, Jan. 22. One of the highlights of the annual event is the recognition of individuals from county fairs across the state who have donated their time, […]

 
 

Belvidere menus for week of Jan 30

Belvidere menus for week of Jan 30

Breakfast menus Elementary schools Monday, Jan. 30-Strawberry Pop Tart, applesauce cups, 100 percent apple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Jan. 31-Chocolate chip muffin, seedless raisins, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, Feb. 1-Chocolate chip muffin, cinnamon apple slices, 100 percent apple juice, and a […]

 
 

Ida, 4-H collaborate to promote Latino youth

Ida, 4-H collaborate to promote Latino youth

By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER It may have been a cold, rainy night on Thursday, Jan. 19, but Ida Public Library was warm and cozy, where Vanessa Mendoza, the Boone County 4-H Latino Program Coordinator, led the 4-H introductory meeting. “We keep the 4-H traditions alive with this new program conducted […]

 
 

Just another day at office for 100th General Assembly

Just another day at office for 100th General Assembly

By Bob Balgemann REPORTER Hope springs eternal is an old saying that can apply to the start of most anything new. State Rep. Bob Pritchard, R-Sycamore, is part of the 100th Illinois General Assembly that was sworn in Wednesday, Jan. 11, and he is hopeful this group of legislators is […]

 
 

Belvidere North girls’ basketball season wrapping up

By Chris Johnson Sports Correspondent When the 2017 post-season begins, the Belvidere North Lady Blue Thunder will be a member of the Hampshire Sectional Complex. Boylan and Harlem will host the opening round games. Until seeds are issued following the IHSA Selection Committee’s annual meeting, it isn’t exactly sure which […]

 
 

Belvidere picks up NIC-10 win

By Chris Johnson REPORTER The Belvidere Lady Bucs are trying to keep pace with the pack in the quickly-shifting NIC-10 race. A win over the Jefferson Lady J-Hawks on Tuesday, Jan. 17, 41-35, helped the squad find a little more rhythm on the way to claiming the day. It would […]

 
 
 
 
 
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