Author Archive: Anne Eickstadt

Virtual Dementia Tour drew caregivers to Keen Age Center

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	The Virtual Dementia Tour uses sensory stimulation to provide family and professional caregivers a way to experience the challenges faced by those living with dementia.

The Virtual Dementia Tour uses educational resources and sensory stimulation to provide family and professional caregivers a way to experience the challenges faced by those living with dementia.

 
 

State Regent visits Asa Cottrell Chapter DAR

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	Regent Kathy Hughes, Registrar Darlene Schoepski, State Regent Gloria Flathom, new members Kathy Kult and Natalie Hammer, and Chaplain Marsha Hosfeld are welcomed.

“Our chapter, which will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary, carries out the important mission of the National Society here on the local level,”

 
 

Belvidere Citizen’s Police Academy: Part 5

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	Officer Parker discusses his K-9 partner, Officer Monti, and his skills and abilities during the Citizen’s Police Academy.

“Monti is my third police dog. He is very young and weighs about 90 pounds,” Parker said. “He is almost too big to be a police dog but when I saw how athletic he was, I agreed.

 
 

Charles Lee Miller obituary

Charles Lee Miller obituary

Charles Lee Miller, 75, born on December 15, 1942, passed away on September 13, 2018. Devoted and loving father of Wayne Charles Miller, Michelle Marie Sodko (Jeffrey Graban), and Denise Anne (Raymond) Heinberg. Treasured grandfather of Danielle Marie (Jace) Kempel, Justin Charles (Stephanie) Miller, Sarah Elizabeth (Jordon) Bryson, Jacob David […]

 
 

Volunteer firefighters receive badges at delayed ceremony

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	The volunteer firefighters of Boone County Fire District #2 collectively take their Oath of Office.

The ceremony was delayed because the department was called out to a fire shortly before the ceremony was to begin. The guests arrived to find a single person manning the station.

 
 

Pioneer Days enjoys exceptionally cool weather this year

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	An Evening with the Lincolns featured Laura F. Keyes as Mary Todd Lincoln and Kevin J. Wood as Abraham Lincoln.

“Remember last year?” was a common remark for those attending Pioneer Days this year. “It was so hot. The weather is so nice this year.”

 
 

Collapsing roof prevents firefighters from entering barn fire

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	Boone County Fire District #2 responding to barn fire on Pearl Street Road.

“The roof collapsed shortly after we got there,” said Chief Kent Hulett.

 
 

Distractions and conflicts do not stop Pettit Chapel mural dedication

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	Jay Robert Allen brings together the hometown and the artist’s perspectives and expresses his pride in Belvidere at the Pettit Chapel mural dedication ceremony.

Originally, the Pettit Chapel Mural dedication was to be a posh event on Friday, Sept. 7, with heavy hors d’oeuvres, a cash bar, and shuttles to the Pettit Chapel for tours. It was to be held at the Boone County Museum of History and tickets cost $30 each.

 
 

BFD raises Ground Zero flag to commemorate 9-11

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	BFD firefighters salute as the Ground Zero flag is raised.

“This flag flew at Ground Zero during the recovery effort,” Chief Al Hyser said. “We keep the flag here at Station 1 in a special case. We bring it out every 9-11 to commemorate that day.

 
 

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

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	Visiting firefighters camp to encourage and splash the kids at MDA Camp this summer.

The Belvidere Fire Dept. would like to thank the community for supporting the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with our collection on Labor Day. We were able to raise a considerable amount of money even though the weather didn’t cooperate.

 
 
 
 
 
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