Author Archive: Anne Eickstadt

Badges with Books popular with kids and parents

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	Officer Tim Blankenship and Officer Julie Kirk meet costumed kids in the community with candy and books the kids can keep.

Belvidere Police Officers Tim Blankenship and Julie Kirk in front of Fire Station #2 with a table full of books and a bucket of candies. The two officers were out assisting Badges with Books founder Police Officer Michelle Wilgus (who is currently injured) distribute books to the kids in the community.

 
 

Belvidere VFW Post 1461 Mural Project: History of the Project

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	Students diligently repaint the VFW mural to its original clear, bright colors.

The students worked together looking at original photos from 2004 and photo references to bring the mural back to life. All three teachers worked together

 
 

Four Alarm fire draws massive area response

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	The fire at FPM Heat Treat was clearly seen early on as it broke through the roof of the building.

No one was hurt. It was a high-risk operation but everyone got out. The first firefighters in were doing a search and rescue until we were able to determine that everyone was out of the 110,000 square foot building.

 
 

Police collect voluntarily returned drugs over the weekend

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Pharmacists and students sort and separate the incoming medications for disposal during the Drug Take Back event.

Saturday, Oct. 27, was Prescription Drug Take Back Day across the country. The Belvidere Police Department hosted the event at the Township Building, 8200 Fairgrounds Road.

 
 

Safety Dog Bus Tour visits Belvidere for the first time

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	Students at Seth Whitman Elementary School sign a school bus safety pledge during the Safety Dog Bus Tour visit.

“It’s very exciting,” she said. “First Student has 47 locations and to be picked to host this tour is an honor. It’s a fun interaction for kids. They get to sign a bus safety pledge, meet the Safety Dog, color pictures, and go on a bus tour with safety tips.”

 
 

Citizens Police Academy graduation

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	Deputy Chief Matt Wallace, Officer Tim Blankenship, and three Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) join the first Fall Citizens Police Academy graduating class at the Keen Age Center.

“It is important that the community understands who we are, what we do, and why we do it,” he said. “We are fantastic at working with the community when crime is involved. Most of the time members of the community report the crime because of the trust we have built with them.

 
 

Fifth Grade Arts Festival offers talented artists to kids

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	Norm Knott discusses creative uses of found objects with fifth graders during his Junk Art class during the Fifth Grade Arts Festival at the Community Building Complex.

“We try to expose them to things that they would not otherwise experience,” said Sherry Lindquist of the Arts Council. “We hope this will lead to a life-long pastime or even a career.”

 
 

No Second Grader Left Behind program continues

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	Firefighter Chad Cunningham assists a Seth Whitman Elementary School second grader to ‘escape’ through the window of the BFD Fire Safety House.

“If the doors are blocked? Give me a hammer and I can go through any wall in your house. I train all the time. I have tools.”

 
 

Belvidere Park District holds annual Tractor Treat event

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	Guests thronged the Scarecrow Building area at the Belvidere Park District’s Tractor Treat event.

“It’s our fourth annual event, replacing our Harvest Fest from years ago.”

 
 

New print shop on Logan Ave. holds ribbon cutting party

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Mayor Mike Chamberlain and members of the busi-ness community join Mike and Julie Borowicz in cele-brating the opening of Rite on Time Design’s new Belvidere location.

By Anne Eickstadt Editor Rite on Time Design has completed the move to their new Belvidere location at 6278 Logan Ave. and celebrated with an Open House lunch party on Thursday, Oct. 18. Representatives of the Belvidere City Council, Growth Dimensions, two newspapers, Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum, local politicians, […]

 
 
 
 
 
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