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Memorial Day parade a tribute to our fallen

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	With flags flying bravely, Veteran’s Honor Guard leads off Belvidere’s Memorial Day Parade.

Memorial Day is a day we pause and give thanks and remember all the people who fought for all the things we have. Many paid with their very young lives.

 
 

Annual Build-A–Bike event keeps growing

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	Daniella Davis, age 3 ½, goes through the Safety Course on her new bike with the help of her uncle.

the proud new owners of bicycles could smile big for a photo op when they received their bicycles and zip through a bike safety course

 
 

39th Annual Police Memorial Week honors fallen law enforcement officers

Many people stopped to see the vehicles and displays that the local and state police brought to CherryVale Mall. VIPS helped attend the BPD/BC Sheriff’s booth.

“This year we are honoring Lt. Jamie Cox of the Rockford Police Dept. who was killed in the line of duty

 
 

Memorial Day Celebration at Lawrenceville Cemetery

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	The 4-H Grasshoppers decorate the graves of veterans with flowers and flags.

The South would give their dead battlefield burials and bury the soldiers where they had died. These shallow graves were unsanitary and impractical for all intents and purposes. The North would collect their fallen and bury them with markers.

 
 

‘A Farce of Nature’ meets Boone County’s MSP in a whirlwind of comedy

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	Ty explains to his girlfriend how his disguise (“I’m an actor. It’s a costume”) makes his calves look good.

In the deliciously funny romp that ensues, they all hide, lie, disguise themselves, cross-dress, and slam doors chasing one another, while trying to figure out the source of an increasingly awful stench.

 
 

Payton Keithley to cheer for Purdue University

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	Payton Keithley signs a Letter of Intent to cheer at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana.

It seems that this is becoming an annual event,” said Athletic Director Jody Flynn. “But when you win three State medals, it happens.

 
 

Belvidere school crossing guards enjoy their annual picnic

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	Mayor Mike Chamberlain thanks the crossing guards for their dedication to keeping school kids safe.

The Crossing Guard Picnic is a city/county venture now. Beginning as the Patrol Boy picnic, the big prize was a

 
 

Prestigious award presented to Boone County’s Allen Sisson

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	Allen and the rest of the BCHA board, (l-r, Robert Johns, Jerrica Cole, Allen Sisson, Ray Morse, Elsie Brown and Ron Wait.  Not pictured is Julaine Drake).

On April 18, 2019 Allen Sisson was awarded the Alvira B. Long Memorial Award by the North Central Regional Council of the National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials (NCRC NAHRO).

 
 

Prayers offered for the well being of Boone County administrator

Ken Terrinoni

“Back in ’08, when the market crashed – and I’m not sure how he did it – he made sure no one was laid off,” David said. “That says something. So, yes, I’m a proud older brother. You are his whole life.”

 
 

Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum has very successful season opening

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	The new ‘Create your own…’ area in the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum is fun family friendly activities where, today, you can make a paper airplane and try to fly it through a hoop.

A number of the museum exhibits have been revised, updated, and become more interactive. “We wanted to address the guest experience and enhance it with better display boards, improved exhibits, and raise the game

 
 
 
 
 
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