Belvidere Republican

Santa comes to the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum

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	The Belvidere North Choraliers with director Dr. Vermilion surround Santa on Sunday, Dec. 2 at the Vintage Wings and Wheels Museum.

Our best turnout ever for Santa at the museum…. over 100 people and over 50 of them children,” said Coordinator Trudy Konopka.

 
 

Lady Blue Thunder NIC-10 early front-runner

CHRIS ANDERSON PHOTOS Belvidere Republican Blue Thunders' Madison Directs (15) drives to the basket as Belvidere North traveled to Machesney Park on Nov. 27 to take on Harlem.

Belvidere North is in first place after the first few weeks of the 2018-2019 winter sports season.

 
 

Firefighter promotion ceremony is a joyous occasion

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	Lt. Chad Cunningham and Capt. Dave Burdick are ready to take up the responsibilities that come with their new promotions.

With the retirement of firefighting veteran Captain Greg Holmes, the Belvidere Fire Dept. had an opening for a new captain.

 
 

Hang It Up Art Sale has something for everyone

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	The Hang It Up fundraiser for the Cherry Valley Library drew hundreds of donations of paintings, photos, quilts, and anything to be placed on a wall.

“We are raising money for an expansion of the building. It will contain a new Youth Services Program room. We also want to install a drive-up book return. That is our goal.

 
 

Poplar Grove’s Christmas tree lights up the season

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	The 2018 Miss Boone County Fair and Little Miss tell Santa what they want for Christmas at the Poplar Grove Tree Lighting ceremony.

The annual tree lighting ceremony is the official kick-off for the holiday season in Poplar Grove.

 
 

New firefighter/paramedic joins Belvidere Fire Dept.

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	Firefighter/paramedic Joe Erber takes his oath to serve the Belvidere community at City Hall.

“I really love this area. I have been working as a full-time paramedic with Lifeline Ambulance. I have also been a volunteer firefighter in Capron with Chief Greg Holmes.”

 
 

From the bee to the bottle: Beekeeping in Boone County

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	Vince Melillo of Belvidere began beekeeping this year and has already seen great success.

Melillo has been documenting his fledgling business on YouTube. He split his hives in July and now has four producing hives still within his first year of beekeeping.

 
 

Boone County Community Foundation awards 2018 grants

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	Grant recipients gathered at the end of the ceremony for a group photo with the presentation check.

The Boone County Community Foundation held their annual Belvidere Area Chamber of Commerce Grant Breakfast on Nov. 13.

 
 

Boone County Treasurer ascends to position of president in Peoria

Boone County Treasurer ascends to position of president in Peoria

Boone County Treasurer Curtis Newport was elected President of the Illinois County Treasurers’ Association

 
 

2018 Chamber Chili Competition results

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	Generations Chiropractic Wellness won the Chamber Chili Competition with a chili made of venison, elk, and bear.

This year the long-running annual event had 30 Chamber of Commerce members competing, 17 sets of judges (judges work in pairs), and a possible score of 850 points.

 
 
 
 
 
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