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“We have been doing this contest for about 26 or 27 years. Some years we are looking for families who need a tree and some years we are looking for sponsors to decorate a tree, but this year it all came together quickly.
In a response time of four minutes, two fire engines, one fire chief, and seven firefighters were on site and working to control the flames.
All 11 grade schools in Boone County submitted the names of several kids to join the law enforcement officers and firefighters.
Mike was a well-known football coach at Belvidere High School, home of the Belvidere Bucs, for 36 years.
Our best turnout ever for Santa at the museum…. over 100 people and over 50 of them children,” said Coordinator Trudy Konopka.
Belvidere North is in first place after the first few weeks of the 2018-2019 winter sports season.
With the retirement of firefighting veteran Captain Greg Holmes, the Belvidere Fire Dept. had an opening for a new captain.
“We are raising money for an expansion of the building. It will contain a new Youth Services Program room. We also want to install a drive-up book return. That is our goal.
The annual tree lighting ceremony is the official kick-off for the holiday season in Poplar Grove.
“I really love this area. I have been working as a full-time paramedic with Lifeline Ambulance. I have also been a volunteer firefighter in Capron with Chief Greg Holmes.”
