Boone County Shopper June 29, 2023

BOONE COUNTY DRUG PREVENTION COALITION

A Message From Youth Leadership Student, Matalin Wallace

Hello! My name is Matalin Wallace and I am a newly graduated student from Belvidere High School. I have been part of the youth council since 2020. Being part of the youth council has allowed me to challenge the social norms and be my own individual. I have learned to hold my beliefs strong and to never be swayed because of another person’s opinion. I have taken part in various community events and helped host prevention days at school. I also took a leadership role in working with law enforcement to create alcohol compliance checks and participated in tobacco compliance. Prevention is important in my life because I have grown up learning the impacts that drug and alcohol have on others, and if I had followed into the path of using these substances, I would be at a very different spot in my life. I have just recently committed to my dream college, The University of Tennessee Chattanooga, to study Business Management and I have also been accepted into their honors program. I am very excited to continue my dedication to a life of opportunity and success.

SCHOLARSHIP WINNER

The BCDPC held their first scholarship opportunity for seniors in Boone County. This scholarship required participants to write an essay in response to one of 5 prompts in regards to substance use, peer use and social pressure or developing your own program. Mykaela Weber, a 2023 graduate from Belvidere High School, received our first BCDPC Scholarship in the amount of $500. Mykaela will be attending Arizona State in the fall as a direct admit in the nursing program. She aspires to become a Nurse Practitioner. Mykaela was very involved in school also completed the Running Start Program. Her passion to help those struggling with illness include substance use was very evident in her essay and we are happy to have her win our Scholarship this year!

In July, members from the coalition will be attending the CADCA Mid-Year Conference to experience valuable training opportunities for the field of prevention as well learning and expanding knowledge on drug trends.

ADVOCACY DAY

BCDPC attended Advocacy Day in Springfield on April 18-19th along with other youth substance prevention coalitions who partner with the Illinois Prevention Network (IPN). Advocacy Day was an opportunity to meet with elected officials throughout Illinois and discuss the importance of funding primary prevention especially in local communities. 60 appointments were scheduled and the BCDPC completed 9 of them. Discussions were centered around recreational marijuana issues, Kratom ban in Illinois, and coalition goals. Advocacy Day was funded in part by Drug Free America and in part by the Drug Free Communities Grant through the Centers for Disease Control. The BCDPC will continue to participate in these events in the future with youth from our future leadership team through ILHPP.

OPIOID OVERDOSE AWARENESS-EXPOSE BY ALICYN DAEHLER

Opioid Awareness needs to start with education. Opioids are different than recreational drugs. For example, recreational drugs can be alcohol or nicotine versus opioids are prescription drugs that are prescribed from one’s physician. Unfortunately, opioids can be addictive and just as dangerous as recreational drugs. Parents are a child’s first teacher. If you are the parent of a teen, we encourage parents to begin talking to them about drug use. This discussion can start with family history of drug use. Discuss this topic with explicit details to help your teens understand the dangers and lifelong consequences of drugs use. Be open to your teens questions and give them honest responses. While this topic can be controversial for most families, it can also be a lifesaving resource or even life changing.

15 years ago, my oldest brother, Jordan McCully, lost his life to an overdose of methadone. Jordan was funny, smart, and full of life. He lost his life at just 19 years old and left behind 2 children. Jordan was also a resident of Boone County and lived in Belvidere most of his life. My family and I hope that his story can serve as a resource for teen drug use prevention. During my childhood, there weren’t many resources available for families whose loved ones were struggling with drug use. One of the many resources that are available in Boone County is a support group for families with loved ones struggling with drug use. Another lifesaving resource that is available throughout Boone County is Narcan training. Narcan can prevent the individual from overdosing between 30-90 minutes, it’s easy to administer and lifesaving. Please consider getting involved in your community and be the change.

By Alicyn Daehler

YOUTH COUNCIL CORNER

• Youth Leadership Council congratulates Matalin Wallace, Lory Lopez and Sutton Gaines on their graduations from Belvidere High School!

• We are looking for students who need service hours or who are willing to get involved in big and small community events and projects. If you know anyone who is interested, please have them contact the Program Director at bcdpc@boonehealth.org

• Youth Council is will be hosting a Tie-Dye Station at Unplugged Day at Belvidere Park on Saturday July 15th. We look forward to seeing you! Register and become a member at bcdpc.org or ask a current member how to get involved. Attend monthly meetings held the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 3:30-5pm at Sips and Sprinkles in Belvidere across from the YMCA. Volunteer during our events.

COMMENTS & FEEDBACK: We invite comments, feedback or suggestions on the information shared here. Kindly leave your comment on our website at bcdpc.org or you can write or call us at bcdpc@boonehealth.org phone: 815-547-8388

BELVIDERE/BOONE COUNTY’S MOST WANTED Boone County Crime Stoppers Will Pay Rewards Up To $1,000 On Information That Leads To The Capture Of These Criminals

FUGITIVES WANTED AS OF June 1, 2023

Warrants must be verified before arrest

WARNING:

The fugitives in this bulletin may be dangerous. Never confront them. Call Crime Stoppers or your local law enforcement

IMPORTANT:

Your call is confidential; we never ask your name, and our phones DO NOT HAVE CALLER I.D. If your information leads to an arrest or solves a crime, you will be paid up to $1,000.00

This bulletin is an official publication compiled by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Belvidere Police Department and Boone County Crime Stoppers.

All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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SE BUSCAN ESTOS FUGITIVOS

1 de Junio de 2023

CUIDADO:

Los fugitivos en este boletín pueden ser peligrosos. Nunca se enfrente con ellos. Llame a Crime Stoppers o a la policía local

IMPORTANTE:

Su llamada es confidencial. Nunca le preguntaremos su nombre y nuestros teléfonos no identifican su llamada. Si su información resulta en un arresto o resuelve un crimen, usted puede recibir hasta $1,000.00

Este boletín es una publicación oficial del departamento de Policía de Belvidere, del Shérif del condado de Boone, y Crime Stoppers del condado de Boone en Belvidere.

En la corte, cada individuo se considera inocente hasta que haya prueba de que es culpable.

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The Belvidere Police Department would appreciate your cooperation to help keep this holiday safe by abiding by the law.

Over the last 3 years, the Belvidere Police Department has responded to 835 fireworks related calls for service. Calls and complaints range from people who were injured due to use of illegal fireworks, debris that has fallen onto neighbors’ houses that start fires or cause other fire related damage, and noise that negatively effects family pets.

As long as the State of Illinois restricts the use of fireworks, the Belvidere Police Department will continue to respond to complaints of our community and enforce the laws and ordinances created to try and limit damage to property and prevent people from getting hurt. Below is the ordinance for the City of Belvidere, which mirrors Illinois State statute. Sec. 74-221. - Fireworks.

Fireworks defined: The term fireworks shall mean and include any explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect of a temporary exhibitional nature by explosion, combustion, deflagration or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges, toy cannons, in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel the same, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, bombs, or other fireworks of like construction and any fireworks containing any explosive compound, or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance, or containing combustible substances producing visual effects, provided, however, that the term “fireworks” shall not include snake or glow worm pellets, smoke devices, trick noisemakers known as “party poppers,” “booby traps,” “snappers,” “trick matches,” “cigarette loads” and “auto burglar alarms,” sparklers, toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices in which paper or plastic caps containing 25 hundredths grains or less of explosive compound are used, providing they are so constructed that the hand cannot come in contact with the cap when in place for the explosion, and toy pistol paper or plastic caps which contain less than twenty hundredths grains of explosive mixture, the sale and use of which shall be permitted at all times.

Sec. 74-257. - Parental responsibility.

It shall be unlawful for a parent or legal guardian of an unemancipated minor residing with such parent or legal guardian to fail to exercise proper parental responsibilities by allowing or permitting the minor to commit any violation of a city ordinance or state statute concerning vandalism, battery, fireworks, obscene conduct, trespass, possession of alcoholic liquor, or any other offense or willful or malicious acts to persons or property.

Penalty.

Any person violating this section shall pay a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $750. In sentencing, the court shall consider the amount and type of fireworks as well as any prior violations of this section.

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and uplifting others we help build an environment where everyone can thrive.

plug into adventure!

SPECIAL EVENTS AT BELVIDERE PARK JULY 15TH

7 AM - 8 PM

As proud supporters of the 5th Annual Unplug Illinois Day, we encourage people to GET UP, GET OUT, UNPLUG, PLAY & ENGAGE WITH ONE ANOTHER through experiences throughout our parks & recreation programs. We invited all Belvidere families to spend the day at our parks enjoying the unplugged outdoors while taking in a new activity or learning a new skill

Each week will be full of new games, activities & field trips. Time: 7am-6pm Days: Monday-Friday.

Please register children for the grade they are entering for the 2023/ 2024 school year. First week attending of camp needs to be paid in full at time of registration. Registration can be completed at belviderepark.org or in-person at Rivers Edge Recreation Center.

Fees: R/NR: $165/$170 • Min/Max: 8/20 (KI) • Week 2 & 4 fee $132/ 136 due to shorter week.

Discover - Ages 3-5 Explore - Grades K-1 Achieve - Grades 2-3

Lead - Grades 4-5 Succeed - Grades 6-8 Location: Rivers Edge Recreation Center.

SPECIAL RECREATION

6 WEEKS TO CHOOSE FROM NOW TO AUG. 3RD

If you are new to Camp programs, please contact Sean Cramer to complete an Intake Assessment before registering. All participants must complete updated participant-specific info via ePACT prior to the start of the summer. (SC)

With a variety of sports to choose from, your child can develop new interests. This week-long camp will teach the basics of different sports. The camp will cover basketball, soccer, t-ball, baseball and much more in a fun & safe environment.

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As we celebrate Independence Day, we are once again reminded that freedom is not free. Just as America fought for independence in 1776, American troops continue to defend freedom around the world today. July Fourth is a day to honor the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our liberty. It’s a day to proudly celebrate our great country and the ideals it represents

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