Belvidere Republican

New exhibits on display at Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum

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	Dan and Annette Rubino have loaned a model White Steam Car to the Vintage Wings & Wheels Mu-seum. The model runs on steam and is radio con-trolled.

The Poplar Grove Vintage Wings & Wheels Museum held its official 2018 seasonal grand opening on Saturday, May 5. Displays this year feature a quarter scale replica of a White Steam Car…

 
 

Belvidere High School All Sports Award Night

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	The 2017/18 All Conference Team athletes gathered on the stage to receive a standing ovation during Belvidere High School’s All-Sports Awards Night.

On Tuesday, May 8, the Belvidere High School took the time to honor outstanding athletes. Friends and family gathered in the Performing Arts Center with the teams to cheer them in their accomplishments.

 
 

Two Belvidere churches to join together

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	Pastor Adam Reardon and Dr. Rev. Robert Kopp and their congregations are now sharing the same facilities as they overcome denominational barriers.

“It’s an amazing thing going on,” said Dr. Rev. Robert Kopp of First Presbyterian Church on the corner of Lincoln and Main. “With Adam and Redemption Church joining us. It’s part of a vision I have had…”

 
 

Tiptoeing through the spring wildflowers

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	BCCD volunteer Brian Hale identifies wildflowers throughout Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area.

Kinnikinnick Creek Conservation Area drew a select group of people on Saturday, May 5 to learn about identifying wildflowers from the Boone County Conservation District. BCCD volunteer Brian Hale led the group around the parking area and deep into the woods…

 
 

Playground grant, ambulance service bring discussion in Belvidere

Playground grant, ambulance service bring discussion in Belvidere

By Bob Balgemann Reporter The receipt of a $20,000 grant for playground equipment and extension of a five-year agreement for ambulance service brought discussion among aldermen during a recent committee of the whole meeting. The General Mills Foundation Hometown Grant making Program once again has invested some grant money in […]

 
 

Today is the day the crossing guards have their picnic

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	Ken Nettleton (in purple) is delighted that the Crossing Guard Picnic he started 50 years ago is still going strong to celebrate kids who help other kids in Boone County.

Anyone who passed by the Boone County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, May 8 would have seen school buses, Belvidere Police Dept. vehicles, and Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. cars. The occasion was the 50th Annual Crossing Guard Picnic.

 
 

Laughter and tears mark dispatcher’s retirement

Rosie was accompanied to the Boone 2 fire engine, carefully placed into its passenger seat, and escorted home.

Rose Ann White worked as a dispatcher for Boone County for over 38 years. During that time she has spoken with many distraught, hysterical, or angry people having a very bad moment in their lives. She would calm them and send police officers, sheriff’s deputies, firefighters…

 
 

2018 is a Record year for BHS Journalism

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	BHS Journalism team at the IHSA State Journalism competition at Eastern.
Missing in the photo was Lily Perez who was compet-ing at the time

The Belvidere High School Journalism team finished seventh overall, one point away from fifth place at the IHSA State Journalism competition Friday, Abbey Shale finished second overall in yearbook caption writing, Sam Arco finished third overall in sports writing, and Lily Perez finished third overall in yearbook copy writing…

 
 

Simple ag techniques transform desert

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	A compost pit will help provide nutrients for plants in the field.

In the US, we take advantage of technology. Almost all of us have access to some kind of Wi-Fi enabled device all of the time. In fact, we are seeing technology raise some issues in younger generations. When it comes to agriculture, we also take advantage of technology…

 
 

National Day of Prayer celebrated in Belvidere

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	The St. James Primary Choir (K-3rd) performed a medley of songs for the “National Day of Prayer: Pray for Unity” Prayer Breakfast at the Community Complex Building.

The National Day of Prayer Breakfast at the Community Complex Building kicked off events in Belvidere for the National Day of Prayer. This year’s national focus for prayer is “Unity.” Unity in America; Unity in the church in America; Unity in the families, workplaces, communities, and cities in America…

 
 
 
 
 
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