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By Bob Kopp BDR Sports Correspondent In the exclusive BDR preview of Bucs Basketball 2016, the common refrain for the defending regional champions is team chemistry punctuated by mutual respect, encouragement, and genuine affection. When you add increasingly renowned coaching, notorious mental and physical Buc-toughness, and seven well-seasoned seniors complemented by […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER There haven’t been a lot of expectations placed on this year’s Belvidere Lady Bucs basketball team. There has been some work done though, as plans are made to survive the upcoming season with the hope of better things to come and possibly a late-season timely win […]
Breakfast menus Elementary schools Monday, Nov. 28-Bagel with cream cheese, red delicious apple, 100 percent orange-pineapple juice, and a variety of milk. Tuesday, Nov. 29-Miniature blueberry pancakes, seedless raisins, 100 percent orange juice, and a variety of milk. Wednesday, Nov. 30-Cocoa Puff cereal bowl, string cheese, ripe banana, 100 percent […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER As the sun set on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Spirit of Life Chorus performed a concert at First Presbyterian Church of Belvidere. This free program featured music which honored those who have served in the military and reflected on the sacrifices that the men and women […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about one in 10 American adults have diabetes (more than 86 million adults nationwide). If you’re interested in understanding diabetes, you won’t want to miss this informative presentation from SwedishAmerican Endocrinologist Sravanthi Nagavalli, MD. She will discuss how to prepare […]
Helen Elaine Jacobus Cadie, 85, of Belvidere, passed away, Saturday morning, Nov. 19. Helen was born May 9, 1931 to Arnold and Agnes (Schalk) Jacobus. She graduated from DeKalb Township High School in 1948. Helen married Harold George Cadie on Oct. 29, 1948, and they were the proud parents of […]
Nancy M. Johnson, 91, of Belvidere, passed away, Saturday afternoon, Nov. 19, at Anam Care. She was born March 8, 1925 in her parent’s home in Belvidere, to Hazel (Blake) and Allen Jukes. Nancy attended Belvidere schools, graduating from Belvidere High School as Valedictorian of Class of 1943. She graduated […]
By Anne Eickstadt REPORTER The Belvidere North High School (BNHS) bands came together on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 15, to present a night of music and enjoyment. Held at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) at the Belvidere High School (BHS), Band Director Scott Aska led the concert. “This is […]
The 2016 National 4-H Dairy Cattle Judging Contest, held at the World Dairy Expo in Madison, Wis., was another memorable event for Illinois 4-H’ers. The Illinois 4-H dairy judging team placed 10th high team overall in a very strong contest among 28 state teams. Illinois team members included: Hadley Ehlers, […]
By Bob Kopp BDR SPORTS CORRESPONDENT When Head Coach Aaron Pearson arrived at Belvidere High School a decade ago, he declared his goal of making the Bucs known for more than football. He delivered. After establishing a program combining innovative game plans tapping into the renowned mental and physical toughness of […]
