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By Lisa Rodgers Reporter BELVIDERE-On the foggy, overcast morning of Nov. 4 at around 8 a.m. at St. James Catholic Cemetery, roughly a dozen volunteers walked each aisle of the cemetery searching for veterans’ headstones. Both men and women from the American Legion Post 77, John Hugo Kaiser from the […]
Belvidere school menus: week of Nov. 9 Elementary schools Monday, Nov. 9 -Cheeseburger, chicken and waffles with syrup, cheesy breadsticks with sauce, savory green beans, crispy romaine, crunchy carrots, apple juice, chilled diced pears, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Nov. 10 – Hot ham and cheese sandwich, crispy chicken […]
BELVIDERE – You’ve seen them for adults, now the Belvidere Park District is running them for kids. The Belvidere Park District is hosting a canvas painting event for children to enjoy with a snack of cookies to enjoy while they paint. Let your child experience the joy of creating their […]
Letter to the Editor I am deeply saddened by the event that took place after the football game between the Belvidere Bucs and Woodstock Marian. As a past member of the Woodstock community I am devastated by the action of the Marian football team and never more proud to call […]
Dear Editor, I am writing to express my deep disappointment in the recent announcement that there will not be a cost of living increase for Social Security beneficiaries next year. As healthcare costs continue to rise, the strain on seniors, like me, is becoming unmanageable, especially as previous COLAs have […]
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 […]
