Author Archive: Anne Eickstadt

Nancy Tobin Obituary

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	Nancy Noel Tobin, 71, of Aurora, Ill., formerly of Belvidere passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 peace-fully at her home.

Nancy Noel Tobin, 71, of Aurora, Ill., formerly of Belvidere, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2019 peacefully at her home.

 
 

Real Men Wear Pink – going for the Three-peat

Real Men Wear Pink – going for the Three-peat

Police Chief Shane Woody has volunteered to be this year’s representative for the City of Belvidere and Boone County in the fund raising campaign of Real Men Wear Pink for the fight against breast cancer.

 
 

Mary Rita Mosure Obituary

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	Mary Rita (Mooney) Mosure, age 84, April 23, 1935 to September 2, 2019.

Mary Rita (Mooney) Mosure, age 84, April 23, 1935 to September 2, 2019,

 
 

Swanson promoted to BFD Lieutenant

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Jason Swanson takes the podium at his promotion to thank the city for the opportunity to with at the Belvidere Fire Dept., everyone at the BFD, and his family and friends.

“Jason has been with the Belvidere Fire Dept. for over 17 years,” Hyser said. “When he is not wearing his fire helmet, he puts on his farmer hat. He enjoys showing his prized cattle at local and state fairs each year.”

 
 

Belvidere Fire Department’s Tribute to 9/11

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	The Belvidere Fire Dept. raises a flag that has flown over Ground Zero in a tribute to the fallen of 9-11.

“Meanwhile, both Trade Center towers collapsed into a terrifying and deadly inferno of rubble.

 
 

Up in the Air event takes flight

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Huge kites filled the sky at Prairie Fields Sports Park on Saturday, Sept. 7.

“This year we have added an inflatable zip line, axe throwing, an aerialist, a trackless train, and more community vendors, and food vendors. We have partnered with several organizations

 
 

Light Your Fire 5K Run/Walk defies weather

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	The Light Your Fire 5K runners paid no attention to the cool drizzly day and came out to support the Boone County District #2 firefighters.

“Will Run for Donuts” is our theme this year in respect of the District #2 donut stand at the Boone County Fair – the men’s biggest fundraiser.”

 
 

Belvidere’s Fill the Boot campaign for MDA 2019 a success

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Republican
	Firefighters Swanson and Winnie collected for the Fill the Boot for MDA campaign at the Belvidere Oasis on Labor Day.

This is a firefighter tradition that has been going on over 60 years. We take pride in setting this day aside each year to support the MDA. They have made great strides over the past couple of years and medications are impacting children’s lives.

 
 

Reflections of a long-time firefighter

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	30-year firefighting veteran Craig Wilcox will be retiring on Sept. 11, ‘in honor of all those who didn’t make it out’ during the tragedy of Sept, 2011.

“I will have been here 30 years on Sept. 5. My last day is 9-11 in honor of all those who didn’t make it out. Retired dispatcher Rosie White is coming back to do my final call.”

 
 

Sister Cities Road Rally 2019 was a blast

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	Pig Latin Pros team earns 10 points by posing near Dairi-Ripple and Kishwaukee River.

After about four hours, the teams had solved all ten puzzles.

 
 
 
 
 
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