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By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent It echoes throughout Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, and beyond: “Once a Buc, Always a Buc!” If I have to explain that to you, you wouldn’t understand. While Harlem and Hononegah have learned valuable lessons from Belvidere’s comparatively large school district establishing two separate high schools, […]
GARDEN PRAIRIE – Carl E. Sipe, 70, of Garden Prairie, passed away suddenly on Thursday, Oct. 29 in his home. Carl was born July 25, 1945 in Mohawk, Tenn. to riley and Margaret (Turner) Sipe. He was a proud United States Marine. Carl married Corrine Dembkowski on Aug. 23, 1997 […]
BELVIDERE – Join the Belvidere Park District for an afternoon of exploding art. Things will get fizzy as we experiment with the effects of baking soda and vinegar in paint. This class can be messy, so dress appropriately. We bring the supplies, parents and children bring the fun. This event […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a class, taught by Kathleen Roth, on how to build a candy house. Get in the holiday spirit with a fun family afternoon activity. Create your very own candy house from a variety of goodies and treats. We will provide all the […]
BELVIDERE – Two years ago, Comfort Keepers was honored to announce their caregiver, Amber Seebruck of Byron as national award winning “Comfort Keeper of the Year.” Now in 2015, the office is pleased to announce John Kuehnel of Belvidere as the current honoree. Kuehnel was hired as a caregiver two and a half […]
ROCKFORD – Jennifer O’Brien, of Belvidere, has joined Wesley Willows as the Human Resources Director. She brings over ten years of human resources experience with an extensive healthcare and not-for-profit background. Jennifer holds a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) degree from Illinois State University in Bloomington, Ill., and a Master […]
By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – On Tuesday, Oct. 20 through Thursday, Oct. 22, the Boone County Arts Council presented the Fifth Grade Arts Festival to the local fifth grade elementary school students in Boone County. On Tuesday, Perry, Meehan, Immanuel, and St. James Catholic schools attended the festival. On […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host a class where adults 18-years-old or older can learn to make Twig Candle Holders under the instruction of Kathleen Roth. It’s more about the end result than the process. These candle holders can go with a rustic to a contemporary interior design. […]
BELVIDERE – The Belvidere Park District will host the Milwaukee International Folk Festival Trip on Saturday, Nov. 21 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Get your Christmas shopping started early. Join us for a day of shopping, eating, and music. The Holiday Folk Fair offers something for everyone. Spend the […]
BELVIDERE – Each Monday night, Concordia Lanes hosts the Junior Bowling League, where local youth can hone their bowling skills. After each Monday, Concordia Lanes shares the results of the top bowlers of the week from each age category. Unfortunately, this year, the Junior Bowling League does not have any […]
