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