Archive for: September, 2018
Judge Honzel Capron Meet & Greet a success
By Anne Eickstadt Editor Judge Donna Honzel is running for the 17th Circuit Court Judge position. This Circuit Court position covers Boone and Winnebago Counties. On Thursday, Aug. 30, Gayle and Jason Kruckenberg hosted a Meet and Greet for her at the Capron Lions Club Community Building from 6 to […]
Microchip Clinic a big success for Boone County Animal Control
“We placed microchips on 19 dogs and seven cats,” said Operations Supervisor Roger Tresemer.
A day in the life of a Police Officer
Officer Tim introduced the volunteers to a police officer’s equipment. He started with the new equipment vest we all see police officers wearing. The vest holds a couple pairs (or more) of handcuffs, an expandable baton, his police radio, and Taser.
Ride to Remember draws hundreds of supporters
Police, Sheriff, and Fire Departments came out to escort 260 motorcycles carrying about 400 riders from the Harley-Davidson dealership, 2235 S. Eastwood Dr. Woodstock on a loop through Boone County and back again. The ride was to remember the victims and first responders who sacrificed their lives on 9/11.
Capron Fire and Lions Club Chicken BBQ is a joint endeavor to serve the community
“We appreciate all the community support for the fire district and the Lions Club. It means a lot to the membership when the community comes out and supports us.”
Blessing the children, school staff of Boone County
A Back to School Prayer Event was held in Hub Plaza near the town clock on the warm Sunday afternoon of Aug. 19.
Cars & Coffee for CASA expands in its second year
“We are the voice of abused and neglected children in the juvenile court system,” Meier said. “We are currently serving 45 children with 22 advocates. We train volunteer advocates to represent these vulnerable kids.”
The fall Citizens Police Academy has begun at the Keen Age Center
The Belvidere Police Department hosts ten sessions of the Citizens Police Academy twice a year to increase the communities’ understanding of what the BPD does, why they do what they do, and how they do it.