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Hervey James Warriner Obituary

Hervey James Warriner

Hervey will be deeply missed by his community and his family.

 
 

Real Men Wear Pink competition returns to Winnebago/Boone Counties

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	Chief Al Hyser is representing Boone County in the Real Men Wear Pink competition this year. The Belvidere Firefighters are in full support of his efforts to battle cancer.

“I’ll do my part. Maybe it will help make things better for some people. Boone County has always been really good about helping. That’s why I love it here. Boone County people are so giving, helpful, and generous. They always rally around a good cause.

 
 

Open House planned at Belvidere Fire Dept.

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	The Belvidere Fire Dept. has new games and activities as well as old favorites for everyone to enjoy at their open house. Sparky the fire dog will also be back for the event.

“We are expecting a nice turnout,” said Chief Hyser, “especially if the weather cooperates. If we are lucky, a helicopter will land close by later in the afternoon.”

 
 

Citizen’s Police Academy, Session 6 – Use of Force

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	Members of the Citizens Police Academy check out SWAT equipment as Sgt. Washburn answers their questions.

“I believe that most cops are good people and want to do the right thing,” he said. “When it comes to force, there is just no way to make it look good.”

 
 

Virtual Dementia Tour drew caregivers to Keen Age Center

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	The Virtual Dementia Tour uses sensory stimulation to provide family and professional caregivers a way to experience the challenges faced by those living with dementia.

The Virtual Dementia Tour uses educational resources and sensory stimulation to provide family and professional caregivers a way to experience the challenges faced by those living with dementia.

 
 

State Regent visits Asa Cottrell Chapter DAR

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	Regent Kathy Hughes, Registrar Darlene Schoepski, State Regent Gloria Flathom, new members Kathy Kult and Natalie Hammer, and Chaplain Marsha Hosfeld are welcomed.

“Our chapter, which will soon be celebrating its 100th anniversary, carries out the important mission of the National Society here on the local level,”

 
 

Belvidere Citizen’s Police Academy: Part 5

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	Officer Parker discusses his K-9 partner, Officer Monti, and his skills and abilities during the Citizen’s Police Academy.

“Monti is my third police dog. He is very young and weighs about 90 pounds,” Parker said. “He is almost too big to be a police dog but when I saw how athletic he was, I agreed.

 
 

Charles Lee Miller obituary

Charles Lee Miller obituary

Charles Lee Miller, 75, born on December 15, 1942, passed away on September 13, 2018. Devoted and loving father of Wayne Charles Miller, Michelle Marie Sodko (Jeffrey Graban), and Denise Anne (Raymond) Heinberg. Treasured grandfather of Danielle Marie (Jace) Kempel, Justin Charles (Stephanie) Miller, Sarah Elizabeth (Jordon) Bryson, Jacob David […]

 
 

Volunteer firefighters receive badges at delayed ceremony

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	The volunteer firefighters of Boone County Fire District #2 collectively take their Oath of Office.

The ceremony was delayed because the department was called out to a fire shortly before the ceremony was to begin. The guests arrived to find a single person manning the station.

 
 

Pioneer Days enjoys exceptionally cool weather this year

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	An Evening with the Lincolns featured Laura F. Keyes as Mary Todd Lincoln and Kevin J. Wood as Abraham Lincoln.

“Remember last year?” was a common remark for those attending Pioneer Days this year. “It was so hot. The weather is so nice this year.”

 
 
 
 
 
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