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Feed the Need food collection is stacked abundantly high

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	Volunteers in Police Service gathered to pile the pallets of food high for delivery to local churches and food pantries.

Our Volunteers in Police Service (VIPS) spent hours sorting the food for delivery.

 
 

69th District Photo Challenge winners announced

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	Elizabeth Carville’s photo of Espenscheid Forest Preserve, Cherry Valley.

Winners have been announced for the Fifth Annual 69th District Photo Challenge Contest sponsored by State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford. The contest is offered each year to give Stateline area residents an opportunity to share their interest in photography with the public. Photo submissions can be of nature, architecture, or […]

 
 

Grrrreat things happen when kids Shop with a Lion

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	A group of kids at Walmart discover the Lions’ mascot and Santa Claus strolling the aisles.

We let the kids pick out whatever they want.

 
 

American Legion Riders support veterans of Boone County

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	VAC Superintendent Robert Ryder with members of the American Legion Riders.

On Wednesday, Dec. 5, a group of motorcycle riders descended on the Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) of Boone County. Sporting their leathers and badges, many of these riders are Veterans themselves or are closely related to Veterans.

 
 

Norma J. Green obituary

Norma Jean Green died Wednesday, Dec. 12.

Norma Jean Green, 83 formerly of Sycamore, died Wednesday, Dec. 12 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Prophetstown. Norma was born on Aug. 16, 1935, in Cooter, Mo., the daughter of Claude and Jessie Mae (Gibbs) Rhoads. She married Sherman Green. He preceded her in death on Sept. 11, 1984. […]

 
 

Joyce P. Drake obituary

Joyce P. Drake of Belvidere went to be with the Lord on December 9

Joyce P. Drake of Belvidere went to be with the Lord on December 9, Joyce was born in Minneapolis, Min. on Sept. 27, 1919 the daughter of Albert and Elizabeth (Bouck) Turrittin. She graduated from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Business, and Northern Illinois University where she […]

 
 

Community gathers for annual Hometown Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

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	Mrs. Ernest’s Kindergarten class in Caledonia and Miss Ernest’s Pre-Kindergarten class at Lincoln get help from Dave Ernest to reach the high parts of the tree.

“We have been doing this contest for about 26 or 27 years. Some years we are looking for families who need a tree and some years we are looking for sponsors to decorate a tree, but this year it all came together quickly.

 
 

Quick actions of the Belvidere Fire Department save a residence

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	The gas meter on the Pearl Street residence was on fire when the BFD arrived.

In a response time of four minutes, two fire engines, one fire chief, and seven firefighters were on site and working to control the flames.

 
 

Shop with a Kid in its 27th year

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	Firefighters Greg Pavalatos, Nic Thornton (with pieces of tape on each of his fingers), and Dan Drall team up wrap gifts for the Shop with a Kid event at Walmart.

All 11 grade schools in Boone County submitted the names of several kids to join the law enforcement officers and firefighters.

 
 

Mike Hearn – Buc Pride – Buc Tough

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	“It’s not the X’s and the O’s, it’s the Jimmy’s and the Joe’s.” “Life is 10 percent what happens to you and 90 percent how you react to it.” “Do something that matters – have fun.” “I miss football a little, but I miss putts a lot.” – Mike Hearn

Mike was a well-known football coach at Belvidere High School, home of the Belvidere Bucs, for 36 years.

 
 
 
 
 
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