Boone gets bucks for shelter program
Oct. 28, 2013
BELVIDERE – Boone County has been chosen to receive $30,751.00 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county. The selection was made by a National Board that is chaired by the U. S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency and consists of representatives from American Red Cross; Catholic Charities, USA; National Council of the Churches of Christ in the USA; The Jewish Federations of North America, The Salvation Army; and, United Way Worldwide. The Local Board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by Congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in high-need areas around the country.
A local board, made up of the American Red Cross, Boone County Council on Aging, Catholic Charities, City of Belvidere, The Salvation Army, United Jewish Communities, Belvidere Ministerial Association, Homeless Representative, RAMP, and the United Way of Boone County, will determine how the funds are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area.
The Local Board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any additional funds made available under this phase of the program. Under the terms of the grant from the National Board, local agencies chosen to receive funds must: 1) be private voluntary non-profits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive Federal funds, 3) have an accounting system, 4) practice nondiscrimination, 5) have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and 6) if they are a private voluntary organization, have a voluntary board. Qualifying agencies are urged to apply.
Boone County has distributed Emergency Food and Shelter funds previously with The Salvation Army and Northern Illinois Food Bank participating. Public or private voluntary agencies interested in applying for Emergency Food and Shelter Program funds must contact United Way of Boone County by calling (815) 544-3144 for an application. The deadline for applications to be received is Nov. 4, 2013. .
Belvidere Township assessment appeal assistance available
Oct. 28, 2013
BELVIDERE - Belvidere Township Assessor, Diann Helnore, has announced extended hours to answer questions about the 2013 property assessment notices received in the mail. To accommodate property owners in Belvidere Township who are not able to visit or contact the Assessor’s office during normal business hours 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., the office will remain open for extended hours in November.
The extended hours beginning Nov. 4, are as follows: 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday until Nov. 25. The extended hours will also include two Thursdays: Nov. 14 and Nov. 21, from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. and two Saturdays: Nov. 16 and Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. until Noon. Property owners are encouraged to visit the office to speak to the Assessor or her staff concerning the assessed value of their property.
Belvidere Township Assessors Office is located at 8200 Fairgrounds Road, Belvidere, IL 61008, Telephone (815) 547-8095.
To obtain assessment information about your property online, you may visit the county website: boonecountyil.org. Please click on the link at the top of the page labeled Property Information to connect to the new Sales Locator Tool that will lead you to Comparable Sales information.
The last day for you to file a Property Assessment Appeal with the Boone County Board of Review is on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at the County Assessment Office, 1208 Logan Ave., Belvidere.
Belvidere North journalism program recognized
Oct. 28, 2013
WHITEWATER, Wis. – Belvidere North High School’s journalism program received some outstanding recognition Friday, Oct. 18, at the 50th annual Kettle Moraine Press Association’s (KEMPA) Fall Scholastic Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater.
At the conference, which was attended by dozens of high schools from northern Illinois and Wisconsin, North’s 2012-13 North View newspaper yearbook received All-KEMPA honors, the highest achievement possible in competition. In comments, the judge said, “The North View contains some excellent writing & comprehensive coverage of Belvidere North High School. This paper is close to being one of the best!”
The co-editors of the 2012-13 North View were Danielle Harris, a freshman at DePaul University, and Conor Reilley, a freshman at Harvard College.
Also, North’s yearbook, the 2013 Equus, the North View, was awarded first place in its competition. This is the third year in a row that the Equus has placed first among yearbooks.
The co-editors of the 2013 Equus were Kim Seger, a freshman at the University of Illinois, and Rachel Tripp, a freshman at UW-Whitewater.
Finally, Mike Doyle, adviser to the North View and Equus, was named to KEMPA’s Hall of Fame.
Two local churches holding bazaars this week
Oct. 28, 2013
BELVIDERE – First United Methodist Church and St. John’s United Church of Christ will each hold holiday events this week.
First United Methodist Church, 610 Bonus Avenue, Belvidere will hold its Holiday Bazaar/Luncheon and Bake Sale from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 1. The Ham Ball Luncheon, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., includes salads, rolls, dessert and drink. Tickets are $10. The bazaar will feature handmade items and crafts, and Grandma's Attic will feature collectibles and gently used Christmas items. There will also be a Coffee Corner for a relaxing cup of coffee and a treat. The church is handicapped accessible. For more information or for luncheon tickets call (815) 544-3479.
St. John’s UCC, 401 N. Main St., Belvidere, will hold its Christmas Bazaar and Craft/Bake Sale, on Friday, Nov. 1 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 2 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Along with reasonably priced handcrafted items and gifts, there will be raffles for great prizes and many assorted baked goods to choose from. The church is handicapped accessible from the parking lot entrance.
Two fatal crashes in Boone over three days
Oct. 25, 2013
By Troy A. Bruzewski
Editor
BELVIDERE – The Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. is investigating a fatal crash on Russellville Road, Thursday.
Deputies say they were dispatched to the 12000 block of Russellville Road, near Woodstock and Grange Hall Roads, around 11:15 a.m. that morning. According to the report, a dump truck was backing out of a driveway, when a Chevy Cavalier that was driving south, hit the truck.
The driver of the car was pronounced deceased at the scene; the truck driver was treated for minor injuries and released. Information on the deceased driver had not yet been released.
Lawrenceville Road
Two days earlier, a man was killed in a one-car crash on the 9600 block of Lawrenceville Road. Deputies said the crash happened around 3:45 p.m. and they were dispatched to the scene.
According to the report, the driver was traveling west and lost control of his vehicle, which departed the road and struck a tree. Deputies wanted helicopter evacuation for the driver, however, inclement weather prohibited a flight.
The driver, Robert Mickey, 81, was taken by ambulance to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center and was later pronounced deceased. When an autopsy was performed, it determined the cause of death to be multiple injuries sustained in the crash. However, it also revealed the driver had a cardiac arrhythmia that led to the crash
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