Belvidere Republican

Representative Kinzinger speaks to Immanuel Lutheran students

ANNE EICKSTADT Belvidere Republican
	Immanuel Lutheran grades 1 through 8 gather around Rep. Adam Kinzinger following his discussion with them.

My dream job? I always wanted to do three things – I wanted to join the FBI, fly a plane, and

 
 

Accident victim thanks her first responders a year later

Accident victim thanks her first responders a year later

“We do what we can, but reunions,,, come not so often. We like to know that we were able to make a difference,”

 
 

Boone County Poverty Summit shocks community leaders

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	The Poverty Summit brought poverty level issues into sharp focus for participants on Tuesday, April 16 at the Community Building Complex. Here, they stand in line as they seek jobs.

One teen was stuck in Juvenile Detention until his mother could come get him – it took a week until the mother noticed he was missing and she had to wait until Monday to get him released because she needed to get transportation.

 
 

Easter celebrations each have unique looks

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Republican
	Benny Benderson of Dabadooya pleases children with balloon critters and things at the B1 Assembly of God Easter Egg Hunt.

The B1 Assembly of God on 7th St. offered over 20,000 plastic eggs filled with goodies and prizes, as well candies, spread across the playing fields across the street from the church.

 
 

Richter – Wiegartz Wedding Announcement

Richter – Wiegartz Wedding Announcement

The couple will be married at Riviera Maya, Mexico on May 24. A reception will be held at a later date in Rockford to celebrate with family and friends.

 
 

New BFD firefighter receives specialized training

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Adrian Trujillo gears up as Lt. Letourneau is ready to assist by handing him his helmet.

“At the academy I just attended [NIPTSA], we did a lot of the physical work – rescues, working with tools – overall, everything the fire service does. Every week we learned something new.

 
 

‘The Backyard Orchard’ discusses fruit trees in Boone County

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Grant McCarty, Local Foods and Small Farms Educator, present information on the fruit trees that many people have growing in their backyards at the University of Illinois Extension in Belvidere.

McCarty has the background of growing up in a family in Tennessee that owns an orchard. He has a deep understanding of fruit trees, pruning, diseases, and the pests the trees suffer from. He was able to provide a great deal of information

 
 

Families enjoy the 56th annual IOU Club Easter Egg Hunt

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTOS Belvidere Republican
	Nicholas Sage, age 4, collects goodies during the Easter Egg Hunt.

“This is one of our signature events,” Behling said. “We do the annual Easter Egg Hunt, our Halloween Parade, and the First Grade Christmas Party.

 
 

Bowling to Keep the B1 Food Pantry going strong

ANNE EICKSTADT PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	Kristen and Pastor David Smith of B1 Assembly of God pose by the photo backdrop at the B1 Food Pantry bowling fundraiser.

“All the proceeds go to benefit the B1 food pantry,” said Kristen Smith, event organizer. “We serve about 1200 people each month. We also hold a Senior Pantry from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Sheffield for the residents.

 
 

Self-defense class is held at the library

Self-defense class is held at the library

“You’re biggest weapon is your voice,” the instructor told us. “Yell loudly as you go into your defensive stance, “Stay Back!

 
 
 
 
 
Buy Viagra Overnight Delivery USA.