Boone County Shopper March 2, 2023

SPRING YOUTH SOCCER

SUNDSTRAND PARK SHELTER RENTALS: All Day Rentals Only $100 (9 AM - 9 PM)

A sports facility within a park located on 90 acres of land south of the Boone County Fairgrounds. This innovative park provides a wide variety of amenities for families, community groups, seniors & sports teams of all ages & interests. Prairie Fields welcomes adults & children to participate in their favorite outdoor activities within a beautiful park setting.

exciting games that keep everyone involved. Participants must wear shin guards & will receive a t-shirt. There is no parent pick up for soccer squirts. Please show up 15 minutes prior to start of first class. Volunteer coaches are needed. (PK) Location: Prairie Fields Min/Max: 40/80

PRAIRIE FIELDS FIELD RENTALS

The Prairie Fields Sports Park houses four full-size & one U10 soccer fields, one junior football field (no goal posts), one baseball & one softball field to rent for your team or organization. There are also two practice soccer fields available to the public. Field reservations can be made at the Rivers Edge Rec Center, 1151 W. Locust St., Belvidere. Fields are reserved on a first come-first paid basis.

NORTH

KINDERGARTEN & RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION

Registration can be found online at www.nbcusd.org starting March 22nd. Please email registration@nbcusd.org for questions.

If you need help, please call your home school to set up an appointment.

Capron Elementary School

815-569-2314

Poplar Grove Elementary School

Manchester Elementary School

815-765-2826

North Boone Upper Elementary School

815-765-3113815-765-9006

North Boone Middle School

815-765-9274

North Boone High School

815-765-3311

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION:

To be eligible to register for kindergarten, a child must be five years old on or before Sept. 1, 2023. A physical examination with up to date immunization is required before your child starts school. The following are required before your child is officially registered

• Proof of Residency required:

ACCEPTABLE PROOF OF RESIDENCY IN DISTRICT 200

Provide Two of the following documents:

• Most recent real estate tax bill

• Mortgage papers

• Signed and dated lease and proof of last month’s payment (e.g., canceled check or receipt)

• In lieu of lease, a notarized letter of residence from landlord.

• Current Public Aid letter with address

• Current primary home/apartment insurance certificate issued within 90 days.

• Current gas, electric or water bill (telephone/cell phone bills are NOT accepted) If 2 utility bills are used, they must be from two different utilities issued within the last 30 days.

• ORIGINALCERTIFIED COPY OF BIRTH CERTIFICATE

A certified copy of the child’s birth certificate is required (from child’s birth state) or the eligibility to obtain one within thirty (30) days. If your child was born in Boone County, a certified copy of his/her birth certificate may be obtained from the Boone County Clerk & Recorder, 1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL (815-544-3103).

• Health-Related Examination requirements must be met for Preschool, Kindergarten, 6th Grade, 9th Grade and 12th Grade. This information is available under Families/Reg-Health Services at www.NBCUSD.org

NORTH BOONE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2023-2024 INSCRIPCIÓN DE KINDER Y ESTUDIANTES REGRESANDO

Si necesita ayuda, llame a su escuela local para una cita.

Capron Elementary School

815-569-2314

Manchester Elementary School

815-765-2826

North Boone Upper Elementary School 815-765-3113815-765-9006

Poplar Grove Elementary School

North Boone Middle School North Boone High School

815-765-9274

815-765-3311

INFORMACIÓN ESENCIAL:

Para ser elegible para inscribirse en Kinder, un niño debe tener cinco anos el 1 de Septiembre, de 2023 o antes. Se requiere un examen fisco y vacunas actualizadas antes de que su hijo comience la escuela.

Se requiere lo siguiente antes de que su hijo se ha registrado oficialmente:

• Prueba de residencia requerida:

PRUEBA ACEPTABLE DE RESIDENCIA EN EL DISTRITO 200

Proporcione Dos de los siguientes documentos

• Factura de impuestos inmobiliarios mas reciente

• Papeles de hipoteca

• Contrato de arrendamiento firmado y fechado y comprobante del pago del ultimo mes (por ejemplo, cheque cancelado o recibo)

• En lugar de contrato de arrendamiento, una carta de residencia notariada del arrendador

• Tarjeta de Auxilio Publico vigente

• Certificado actual de seguro principal de vivienda/apartamento emitido dentro de los 90 días

• Factura actual de gas, electricidad o agua (NO se aceptan facturas de telefono/celular) Si se utilizan 2 facturas de servicios públicos, deben ser de dos servicios diferentes emitidos dentro de los últimos 30 días.

• COPIA CERTIFICADA ORIGINAL DEL CERTIFICADO DE NACIMIENTO: Se requiere una copia del certificado de nacimiento del niño (del estado de nacimiento del niño), o la elegibilidad para obtener uno dentro de los treinta (30) días. Si su hijo nació en el condado de Boone, se puede obtener una copia certificada de su certificado de nacimiento en Boone County Clerk & Recorder, 1212 Logan Avenue, Belvidere, IL (815-544-3103).

• Se requiere un examens físicos y vacunas antes de que su hijo comience la escuela en los grados, Kinder, 6, 9 y 12. Pueden encontrar esta información de bajo de Families/Reg-Health Services at www.NBCUSD.org

BOONE PUBLIC SCHOOLS 2023-2024

W E D N E S D AY, M A R C H 2 2 N D

MARCH 22ND

F R I D AY, A P R I L 2 8 T H - FRIDAY, APRIL 28TH

La inscripción se puede encontrar en linea en www.nbcusd.org a partir del 22 de marzo. Envíe un correo electrónico a registration@nbcusd.org si tiene preguntas.

CO-ED YOUTH VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE

VOTE

10 for a team. Practice days/times will be determined by the coach. 3rd-4th/5th-6th/7th-8th Grade

Whether you have played before or it’s your first time come join the fun of YMCA volleyball, learn new skills and make new friends while having fun!

What You’ll Need Gym shoes (not worn outside) & water bottle w/your name. Knee pads are recommended.

Location

Belvidere Family YMCA, 220 West Locust Street, Belvidere

Details - $70 for Belvidere Members, $85 for Non-Members, $575 for a team max of 10 players. *If you are registering a team, please contact Laura directly at lyerk@belviderefamilyymca.org before any players register online. Special request for players and coaches may be made during online registration but are not guaranteed. Eligible for Patrick J. Murphy Youth Recreation Scholarship. Ask us for more details!

REGISTER AT www.belvidere.recliquecore.com/programs or call 815-547-5307

Family Memberships (2 adults & children)

Only $60/Month - Pay 1 year in full & receive an EXTRA MONTH FREE

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC

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NEED PAINTING? Interior/exterior, residential/commercial. Family owned and operated. Call All About Painting, 815-975-9692. Free estimates.

DONATE YOUR CAR, TRUCK to Heritage For The Blind. Free 3 day vacation, tax deductible, free towing, All paperwork taken care of. 1-855-977-7030 (MCN)

BOB’S MASONRY: Brick, block, stone, and stone foundation repair, chimney repair, tuck pointing, and new construction. Serving Belvidere for over 30 years. Call 815-703-6747.

FARM HAND/TRUCK DRIVER: Full time or part time job in Capron on a grain farm. Farm work and grain hauling. Call if serious about the job, 815-509-8101.

COMPUTER VIRUS REMOVAL and performance tuning. Top rated and local computer and laptop repair. AIDA Electronics, Poplar Grove, 815-765-0300, aidaelectronics.com.

PERSONAL WANT AD Deadline: No later than noon on Tuesdays, for Thursday publication. Must be paid in advance (cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). Call The Boone County Shopper at 815544-2166 or visit our website at www.boonecountyshopper.com

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans today!

Help & support our Veterans. Fast free pick up. 100% tax ded. 1-800-245-0398

HELP WANTED: Looking for person with experience building post frame buildings (pole barns). Call 815-624-7902, leave message.

HARDWOOD FLOORS: We install, sand and finish old and new hardwood floors. We also install laminates. 30 years experience. Free estimates. (You have called the rest, now call the best.) Robert’s Hardwood Floors, Bob 815-547-0407 or 815-761-1679.

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I CLEAN HOUSES - I do all cleaning myself. I charge $35/ hour, 2 hour minimum, no contract. Call 779-770-5986.

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Interesting Facts About The Month Of March

Millions of people look forward to the month of March every year. In the northern hemisphere, March 20 or 21 marks the beginning of spring, a season of rejuvenation in which individuals enjoy the first consistent periods of warm weather since the previous fall. Though the official start of spring is a much-anticipated event each March, the month is more than just the end of winter. The following are some interesting facts about the month of March.

• March derives its name from “Martius,” which was the first month of the earliest Roman calendar. The Romans gave the month that name in honor of Mars, the Roman god of war, & Martius was considered the beginning of warfare season, which is a far cry from the beginning that March is now associated with.

• March is host to one of the more popular sporting events in the United States. March Madness is a single-elimination college basketball tournament featuring 68 Division I teams (there are separate tournaments for men’s & women’s basketball). Much of the ongoing popularity of the event is a byproduct of bracket pools. Those pools involve participants predicting the outcomes of each game of the tournament by filling out their own bracket. March Madness can trace its name back nearly a century to an Illinois High School Association official named H.V. Porter, though many credit broadcaster Brent Musburger with popularizing the term for the annual tournament in the 1980s.

• March also is host to one of the most popular holidays in many parts of the globe. March 17 marks St. Patrick’s Day, a day initially designed to commemorate the life & contributions of St. Patrick, who is the patron saint of Ireland. During the twentieth century, St. Patrick’s Day became a celebration of Irish culture & has become synonymous with boisterous revelry, particularly in cities such as Chicago & New York.

• Many people find Daylight Saving Time in March inspiring. That’s because regions that still participate in DST turn the clocks forward each March. That adds an extra hour of evening sunlight & ensures people who work indoors all day long get to enjoy some welcome sunlight at the end of each workday.

• The daffodil is the birth flower of March. For many people, these generally white & yellow flowers reinforce the feeling of rejuvenation that comes each March with the official beginning of spring.

• Fans of inventor Alexander Graham Bell have reason to celebrate in March as well. That’s because the man behind the first phone call ever made patented the world’s first telephone on March 7, 1876. March is known for coming in like a lion & going out like a lamb. In between that entry & exit, individuals can celebrate & enjoy a host of memorable & fun events.

Enjoy The Belvidere Park District Facilities This Spring

Aberdeen Park • 1343 Orth Road, Caledonia

Baltic Mill • 920 W. Lincoln Avenue

Belvidere Park • 1006 W. Lincoln Avenue

Bob’s Park • 524 E. Locust Street

Doty Park • 365 W. Locust Street

Fridh Park • 1420 9th Street

Glenn Green Open Space • 8484 Distillery Road

Harkless Park • 918 W. 9th Street

Hickory Bills Island Canoe Launch • 113 S. Appleton Rd.

Prairie Fields • 1111 Fairground Road

Red Horse Bend Canoe Launch • 6301 Lawrenceville Rd., Garden Prairie

Rivers Edge Recreation Center • 1151 W. Locust St.

Special Recreation Facility • 6581 Revlon Drive

Sundstrand Park • 2100 Newburg Road

Tot Lot • 1022 East Avenue

Winterroth Park • 2143 E. 6th Street

O O N E C O U N T Y B O O N E C O U N T Y BOONE COUNTY

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How To Honor Vietnam Veterans

Each year on March 29, the United States honors the brave individuals who fought in the Vietnam War. Supporting National Vietnam War Veterans Day is a worthy effort that can send the right message to veterans who sadly were not always met with open arms when they returned home.

According to the U.S. Army Center for Military History, veterans of the Vietnam War represented nearly 10% of their generation. In recognition of those veterans’ efforts & sacrifice, in 2012 President Barack Obama signed a presidential proclamation designating March 29 Vietnam War Veterans Day, & the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 was subsequently signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2017.

In recognition of the significance of honoring the many brave individuals who served in the Vietnam War, communities can embrace these suggestions for honoring Vietnam veterans.

• Plan a commemorative event. An annual community-wide commemorative event can serve as a great way to honor individuals who served in Vietnam & let them know their efforts are appreciated & not forgotten. Events can highlight local veterans who served in Vietnam.

• Prioritize veterans’ rights. The organization Vehicles for Veterans notes that support for policy makers & organizations that fight for veterans’ rights can ensure more veterans have access to services they need & benefits they’ve earned. This can be especially valuable for Vietnam veterans, the majority of whom are seniors & in need of help. Locally, veterans can find resources through the Veterans Assistance Commission of Boone County located at 130 S. State St., Suite 212, Belvidere. For more information call 815-544-6464 or visit www.VACBC.org

• Support the establishment of a public memorial or memorials. A public memorial or a series of memorials honoring locals who lost their lives in the war or have passed away since returning home can be a great way to remember both deceased & living veterans. For those veterans who are deceased, a public memorial like a commemorative brick or a dedicated, inscribed park bench ensures their sacrifices & bravery live on for years to come. Surviving veterans also can take solace from such memorials, knowing that their own sacrifice & bravery has been highlighted & honored.

• Invite veterans to share their stories. Communities can sponsor oral history projects and/or host public speaking forums that invite Vietnam War veterans to share stories of their service. Such endeavors can prove cathartic for veterans & also ensure the generations that come behind them have first-person accounts of a deadly & costly conflict that lasted for two decades.

Efforts to honor veterans of the Vietnam War can ensure their bravery & sacrifices are never forgotten.

Spring Cleaning Pointers

Spring is a season of renewal. When the flowers are blooming & the trees are budding & the weather is pleasantly warm, people often feel inspired to make changes around their homes.

There is debate regarding where the practice of “spring cleaning” originated. Researchers link it to certain religious groups. It has long been an ancient Jewish custom to thoroughly clean a house in preparation for the springtime feast of Passover. The house is scoured to remove any yeast bread, or chametz, from the home. Similarly, members of the Greek Orthodox church celebrate “Clean Week,” a week of cleaning before Lent. In Iranian culture, families spend days cleaning before the Persian New Year, which begins on the spring equinox. Spring cleaning is still a ritual for many today. As people embark on their plans to tidy up, these tips can help them along.

Tackle one big task a day - Who hasn’t started one project only to be distracted into moving along to another room? This often occurs when people discover something out of place in one space & then move that item where it belongs, only to find a new cleaning task at hand in that space. Inefficiency can make you give up on spring cleaning prematurely. Agree to address one room/task a day. Keep a basket or box handy to store errant items until you move on to the next room.

Stock up on supplies - Prepare all of the cleaning supplies in advance. Put together a tool kit of sorts with what you need, including mops, brooms, rags, cleansers, & the like. Organization can keep you on course. Harness your strengths & weaknesses - Some people clean because they are stressed or angry, others do so to avoid other tasks. Keep personality in mind when establishing a cleaning schedule. For example, clean at night if you’re a night owl, or wait until you are feeling antsy before embarking on a “calm down cleaning.”

Tackle seasonal chores first - Some tasks need to get done to prepare for the spring & summer season. These may include cleaning the grill & sorting through outdoor furniture & decor. Spring cleaning may involve cleaning out rain gutters to prepare for spring storms. Tackle time-dependent tasks first & then move on to others. Spread out the work - Some people like to devote full weekends to spring cleaning, but that can be overwhelming for others. Breaking down tasks into 15-30 minute intervals each day can make it more tolerable. Spring cleaning season has arrived, & certain tips can make the job more efficient & manageable.

What Consumers Can Do To Support Local Farmers

Farming has never been a vocation for individuals looking for easy work. Farmers typically work long hours, braving the elements regardless of how unpleasant the weather may be. All that hard work ensures individuals who live in rural, urban & suburban communities have constant, readily available access to healthy foods. Such devotion merits support, & thankfully there are many things consumers can do to show their appreciation.

• Buy fresh foods at your local farmers market. Farmers markets are many foodies’ favorite places, but they aren’t exclusive to individuals with a passion for food. Everyone needs to eat, so why not eat foods grown locally? Even individuals who don’t typically eat fresh fruit & vegetables can find something delectable at a local farmers market, where anything from homemade tomato sauces to locally raised fresh beef & pork might be on sale.

• Order directly from local farms. Some farmers have embraced the e-commerce revolution & begun selling the foods they grow to consumers via their own websites. Research local farms & determine if it’s possible to buy directly from them. Farms may offer delivery or pick-up, & consumers can enjoy fresh foods even more knowing that they helped farmers earn higher profits by buying directly from them.

• Check labels before buying in local grocery stores. Packaging labels will indicate where fruits & vegetables came from. When possible, choose items produced by local farmers. This may include fruits, vegetables, meat, pork, or even desserts like pies. Locally produced foods often taste more fresh than items sent from overseas or distant farms, & consumers will feel better knowing they helped to support local farmers.

• Spread the word. Get the word out after a satisfying experience with local farms & farmers. Whether it’s buying food from farms or taking advantage of family days that let kids enjoy a day on the farm, sharing positive experiences via social media or word-of-mouth can be a great way to inspire others to support local farmers. Consumers can do much to support hardworking local farmers. In addition to feeling good about supporting their rural neighbors, consumers also might feel good when they sit down & enjoy a meal featuring locally grown, fresh foods.

This Month’s Healthy Recipe

3 Steps To Keep Your Kidneys Healthy

Chronic kidney disease is more common than people may realize. The organizers behind World Kidney Day indicate that roughly one in 10 people across the globe have CKD, which can develop at any age. The prevalence of CKD underscores how significant a threat it poses to the general public. In addition to its impact on public health, CKD also exerts a financial strain on countries across the globe. For instance, a recent report from NHS Kidney Care in England indicated the costs associated with kidney disease in that country outnumber expenses for cancers of the breast, lung, colon, & skin combined. Here in the United States, annual costs to treat CKD are estimated to be around $48 billion. Many instances of CKD are not preventable. However, these three tips can help anyone reduce their risk for CKD.

1. Recognize your risk. The National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases indicates that individuals are more likely to develop kidney disease if they have diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and/or a family history of kidney failure. Annual physical examinations can indicate if blood pressure levels are high & help to determine if a person is prediabetic. Prediabetes does not mean a person has type 2 diabetes, but the CDC notes that, without intervention, prediabetes is likely to become type 2 diabetes within 10 years. Individuals also can speak with older relatives to determine their family medical history.

2. Speak to your physician about kidney testing. The NIDDK reports that early kidney disease may not produce any symptoms. As a result, testing may be the most effective way to determine if your kidneys are healthy. Health care providers will determine the frequency of testing, which involves blood and/or urine tests.

3. Eat a healthy diet. The NIDDK recommends individuals ensure less than 10% of their daily calories come from added sugars. In addition, reducing sodium consumption & focusing on heart-healthy foods, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, & low-fat dairy products, can help individuals maintain a healthy weight & blood pressure, thus reducing their risk for kidney disease.

Kidney disease is a significant threat to public health. You can employ various measures to reduce your risk.

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Thank You For The Community Support

Dear Friends,

We are very pleased to share that this year’s Holiday Appeal was a success! We have seen increases each year since we began the campaign during the pandemic. We are grateful to have the support of a community of such generous individuals. Our other major fundraising event, the Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Outing exceeded our expectations & we have planned for additional golfers this year. Please mark your calendars! Everyone is welcome to participate or sponsor the event.

J ack Wolf Memorial Golf Outing

Friday, May 19, 2023, Noon Tee Time Timber Pointe Golf Club

Your financial support helps us to continue the activities & programs offered at the Keen Age Center including our Social Call Program. The programs go a long way to help our local seniors maintain connections. Life changes such as retirement, health decline, death of a significant other, giving up driving & increasing caregiving responsibilities can make keeping up with social connections a real challenge. The Social Call Program is designed to increase social connection by facilitating regular conversations between trained volunteers & participants. If you would like to volunteer or are someone who would like to stay connected - give Volunteer Coordinator, Kari a call at (779) 552-7250 or khumphrey@keenage.org. A warm, expected call can make a world of difference!

For more information on the activities & programs such as cards, games, arts, crafts, billiards, music & fitness offered at the Keen Age Center, contact Robbie at (779) 552-7238 or rfreedman@keenage.org.

Golden Anniversary This year marks our 50th Anniversary & we truly believe that Together We Are Golden! We hope you can join us in celebrating our 50 years of dedication to supporting the needs of seniors in Boone County. More exciting details to come, so stay tuned!

Save the Date: Boone County Council on Aging

Keen Age Center 50th Anniversary Celebration

October 4, 2023

Watch for more info in our Newsletter, The Shopper, and at www.keenage.org

Best Regards, Kelly

One of the best things prospective pet owners can do before welcoming new pets into their families is to conduct a poison audit throughout their homes. Pets are often vulnerable to common household items that may not pose a threat to adults. That’s especially true for curious pets anxious to explore their new surroundings. The Pet Poison Helpline, a licensed animal poison control center dedicated to preventing poison-related injuries, illnesses & fatalities to pets, offers this room-by-room breakdown to help existing & potential pet owners find items around the house that could pose a threat to their furry friends.

Laundry rooms

• Fabric softener

• Bleach

• Detergents, including detergent pods

• Dryer sheets

Bathrooms

• Medications, including over-the-counter & prescription drugs

• Caffeine pills

• Drain & toilet cleaners

• Ammonia & Bleach

• Inhalers

• Lime & rust removers

• Cough drops

Attics & basements

• Mothballs

• Rodenticides

• Insecticides

• Paint

Living room

• Plants

• Liquid potpourri

• Devices, including smartphones

• Batteries, such as those inside remote controls

Kitchen

• Chocolate

• Macadamia nuts

• Grapes, raisins & currants

• Onions, garlic & chives

• Caffeinated products, such as coffee & tea

• Chicken bones

• Fatty scraps

• Unbaked yeast bread dough

• Alcohol

• Table salt

• Kitchen cleaning products

Garages & garden sheds

• Automotive fluids, including antifreeze, windshield washer fluid, motor oil, & gasoline

• Ice melt products

• Lawn & garden products, including weed killer, grub & snail bait & rodenticides

• Paint

• Glue

• Mothballs

• Fertilizers & Compost

• Plants

• Insecticides

Various products around the house can pose a threat to the health of pets. Make products as inaccessible to curious pets as possible by keeping them locked away when not in use. Find more info about protecting pets at petpoisonhelpline.com.

Letter From: Kelly Hillan, Exec. Director of The Keen Age Center

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LINDENWOOD APARTMENTS: Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, dishwasher, clean, quiet building. Call 815-547-5732.

2 BEDROOM DUPLEX for rent in Belvidere, no appliances, no pets, large backyard, off street parking. $825/month plus deposit. 608-604-0791.

FOR RENT in Poplar Grove, 4,500 square foot garage/storage unit with electric, $800 a month. 815-509-6539.

WE BUY UGLY homes! J.D. Properties, 815-721-7583.

MIKE SPOHR BUILDERS: Over 25 years experience. Pole barns, roofs, decks, siding, flooring, remodeling, general handyman services. Free estimates and fully insured. Call 815-751-6263.

RD., BELVIDERE, IL 61008

is a two-story 4 bedroom home with a covered porch in front & an enclosed porch in rear with a small detached one car garage. There is a former chicken house that could be used for storage. The house sits on a 5 acre plot of land with mature trees. There is tillable farm ground behind the property. The property is located 4 miles south of Belvidere with easy access to I-90. Showings by appointment only. Call Irene Auction Company, LLC at 815-289-7904 FOR MORE INFO GO TO WWW.IRENEAUCTIONCOMPANY.COM

LIVE & ONLINE PUBLIC AUCTION

SUNDAY, MARCH 12TH, 10:00 AM

118 W. LINCOLN AVE., BELVIDERE, IL

Antiques: Pie safe, barber chair, sausage stuffer, parking meters, watch clocks, brass fire extinguishers, Red Wing water jug, Marshall Pottery butter churn, store display cases, brass National cash register, antiques, firearms, military memorabilia, Victorian furniture, sewing machines, totem pole, John Deere pith hat, IH pith hat, wooden workbench, Ouija board, IH sickle grinder, dynamite crate, wooden advertising boxes,  wooden wheel baby buggy, horse drawn plow, Depression glass, Hoosier cabinet, Layne Playmates brass statue, tin knight in armor statue, brass oil lamps, Coca Cola crates, cast iron toys, Cox tether plane, railroad lanterns, Sinclair Refinery cast aluminum funnel, Lefton, Royal Haegar, military memorabilia, wooden egg crate, US Army acoustical phonograph, RCA T7-5 radio, early 1900s Kirkland calendars, local advertising. Railroad: Original speeder car, cast iron crossing sign, railcar movers, switches, “Miniature Railroad” crossing light & sign, railroad lanterns. Motorcycles/tractors: Allis Chalmers WC (unstyled), Allis Chalmers C, ZNEN motorscooter, 1968 Triumph motorcycle, Honda Express moped, vintage motorcycle wine bar. Toys: Ertl John Deere 520 pedal tractor w/cart, Nylint kennels w/dogs, numerous Nylint, Structo, & more, Lionel train collection.

Misc: Horse & pony saddles, new Westin brush guard, JLG 10 MSP man lifts, lawn sweeper, lawn spreader, lawn roller, John Deere poly dump cart, John Deere 3 pt hitch adapter, candy/soda vending machine (like new), Fender electric guitar, Yamaha guitar. Auctioneers Note: This is a VERY partial listing as we are still setting up the auction. www.KitsonAuctions.com Andrew 815-973-0915

Michael A. Kasper

Michael A. Kasper, 76, passed away peacefully at home on January 12, 2023, after a 15 year struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.  Born May 22, 1946, in Chicago to Alex & Anne (Jakovich) Kasper. He attended McClellan Elementary School & Tilden Tech High School.  He received his BS degree from Illinois Institute of Technology in Industrial Management & his MBA from the University of Illinois.

He served 3 years in the United States Army in White House Communications.  He was initially stationed at the White House under President Nixon but spent most of his service with President Lyndon B. Johnson at the Texas White House.  In between the service & graduate school, he worked as an intern for Swiss Air in Zurich, Switzerland & was able to travel throughout Europe & visited relatives in Croatia.

He met his wife of 46 years in graduate school. They moved to Belvidere, IL. Mike earned his CPA while working for Motorola, in Schaumburg, IL.  He then became controller at the Broaster Company in Beloit, Wisconsin. He moved on to be controller at Enzyme Bio Systems for 20 years until the company was sold.  During that time, he enjoyed being on the company Bowling Team & golfing at many Wisconsin courses.

He was civic minded. He was appointed to the Belvidere Fire & Police Commission, & for years served as the Treasurer of the Boone County Parks & Conservation Foundation. He was the accountant for St. James Church in Belvidere until his Parkinson’s made it too difficult.  He was an active parish member being a lector at church & a member of the Knights of Columbus. He was Grand Knight & chairman of the annual Tootsie Roll Drive for many years.

Mike participated in a spin class for Parkinson’s for over 10 years & later a boxing class for Parkinson’s. He & Mary were blessed with all the Parkinson’s friends, & the support system they provided over the years.

He is survived by his wife, Mary; son, Michael P. Kasper; daughter, Anne (Craig) Kasper Campbell; grandson, Logan Campbell; and nieces, Jen, Melinda, Debi & Lynn.  He was preceded in death by his parents & sister, Jane Mancillas; & brother-in-law, Raul Mancillas.

Services were held at St. James Catholic Church on January 20, 2023. Donations can be made to St. James Church, St. Vincent de Paul, or the Michael J. Fox Parkinson Foundation.

David E. Richter

David E. Richter, 78, of Belvidere, IL, passed away on February 25, 2023. He was born on July 10, 1944 in Columbus, Wisconsin. The son of Kenneth and Lorretta Richter. David was a deeply devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

On December 26, 1964 he married the love of his life, Pat Richter, and together they shared 3 children and 58 years in marriage. David worked alongside his family managing the business side of Pat’s artistry. He had a strong work ethic and would facilitate the art show rooms and manufacturing of products. He was the “Sir Master Chief” of all the inner workings of the business. He loved to go golfing and ride his motorcycle. David also took pride in maintaining the yard and spending time outdoors. He knew how to lighten the mood with a joke or teasing nature. He will be missed by many.

He is survived by his wife; Pat, their children; Kevin (Linda) Richter, Brenda Richter, and Kristin (Barton) Richter-Tope, brother; Dan Richter, 5 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members whom he loved dearly. He is predeceased by his parents; Kenneth and Lorretta Richter, grandson; DJ Richter, and sister, Sharon McCormick. Cremation rites have been accorded with private family memorial.

Dorothy Erwin

Dorothy Erwin passed away on Feb. 21 at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Rockford after a short illness. She was the first of seven children to Benjamin & Jewel (Holder) Ramsey. She grew up on a cotton farm in rural central Texas & graduated from Mart High School in 1937. Dorothy attended Business School & night school classes at TCU in Fort Worth, & for six years worked for an advertising agency as a copy writer & accountant.

On January 22, 1943, Dorothy married Robert W. Erwin, who, at that time, was an engineer for Consolidated Aircraft which designed wings for the B36 used during WWII. In 1946, Bob & Dorothy moved to the Erwin family farm near Poplar Grove where they raised their four children. Dorothy was involved in many community activities including a board member of the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church & Sunday School teacher; Poplar Grove School PTA; Site Selection Committee for the first North Boone H.S.; & former president of the Belvidere Women’s Club. Dorothy & Bob were honored as “Best Poplar Grove Neighbors” in 1993. When her children were mostly grown Dorothy worked at Apache Foam as an office manager for 6 years. Also, she was on the board for Candlewick Lake Assoc., & worked in the Candlewick office for 5 years.

Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert, in 1996. She continued to live on the farm for 12 years & spent the winters back in Texas with family & friends. She left the farm in 2008 & moved to Wesley Willows.

She leaves behind one sister, Carmen McKinney; brother-in-law, Jim Kemp; and sister-in-law Merrill Ramsey. Dorothy’s four children are Randall (Donna), Leland (Diane), Meredith (Brad) Townsend and Keith (Andrea Cailles). She was blessed to have 9 grandchildren & 15 great-grandchildren as well as many nieces & nephews.

Dorothy loved playing table games & watching the Cubs & Fighting Illini. She will be remembered by all who knew her for her sincere interest in everyone she met.

Visitation was held Monday, February 27th at Poplar Grove United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers you are welcome to send memorials to the Poplar Grove United Methodist Church or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 (www.pancan.org).

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