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WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! The Keen Age Center offers a variety of educational & recreational programs Transportation: Rides provided in Boone County for all ages. Vans are equipped with wheelchair lifts. Information & Assistance: We help seniors with a variety of programs include Benefit Access, LiHEAP, prescription drug programs, Medicare & Medicaid. Community Care Program: Help at home services for eligible senior citizens. Lending Closet: We have a lending closet if you need small medical equipment.
Boone County Council On Aging 2141 Henry Luckow Lane, Belvidere
815-544-9893 • www.keenage.org
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SHADLEY APARTMENTS 1151 NETTIE STREET, BELVIDERE • MANAGED BY LUDWIG AND COMPANY •
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The History Of America’s Independence Day Few summertime holidays elicit as much excitement as the Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day in the United States. Each year, family, friends & revelers anticipate the arrival of the holiday so they can host barbecues, enjoy the sun, listen to their favorite summertime tunes, & commemorate the freedoms afforded by the monumental events that led to the holiday’s establishment. Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941, but July 4th has stood as the birth of American independence for much longer. July 4th marks a pivotal moment in the American Revolution. According to PBS, the colonies were forced to pay taxes to England’s King George III despite having no representation in the British Parliament. “Taxation without representation” became a battle cry & was one of several grievances colonists had with Great Britain. Conflict between the colonies had been going on for at least a year before the colonies convened a Continental Congress in Philadelphia in June of 1776, says Military.com. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence from England. Two days later, on July 4, 1776, delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence. The Declaration of Independence is a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was considered the strongest & most eloquent writer of the declaration writing committee charged with putting the colonies’ sentiments into words. Richard Henry Lee of Virginia was one of the first people to present a resolution for American independence, & his commentary was the impetus for the formal Declaration of Independence. A total of 86 changes were made to Jefferson’s original draft until the final version was adopted. The signing of the document helped to solidify independence, & eventually lead to the formation of the United States of America. A total of 56 delegates signed the document. Although John Hancock’s signature is the largest, it did not hold more weight than the other signatures. Rather, rumor has it, Hancock signed it so large so that the “fat, old King could read it without his spectacles.” However, the National Archives says it was also customary that, since Hancock was the president of the Continental Congress, he be the first person to sign the document centered below the text. The Pennsylvania Evening Post was the first newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence on July 6, 1776. The first public readings of the Declaration were held in Philadelphia’s Independence Square on July 8, 1776.
Celebrate The 4th Of July In Kirkland Although Belvidere has already celebrated Heritage Days, you can enjoy the 4th of July at the 73rd Annual Kirkland Lions Club 4th of July Celebration. The three day event begins Friday, July 2nd at 5 PM and runs through Sunday, July 4th. Friday includes carnival rides, flea market, a beer tent, queen contest and a performance by Country Star - Lainey Wilson. The festival will continue on Saturday at Noon featuring carnival rides, flea market, a beer tent, car show & antique tractor show, and live music including Back Country Roads. Sunday kicks off with a pancake breakfast in the park at 7 AM, a parade at 11 AM, carnival rides, flea market, a beer tent, live music & closes with Fireworks at nightfall followed by a 50/50 raffle drawing. For more information visit www.Kirkland4thofJuly.com or www.kirklandlions.org. The festival is located at Franklin Township Park - 1 block south of Rt. 72 in Kirkland. Plan to meet your neighbors in Kirkland and enjoy all this Festival has to offer!
These conveniently located and newly rehabbed, one bedroom apartments in Belvidere are specially designed for seniors and people with disabilities. Shadley Apartments is customized to facilitate independent living in a fully equipped apartment among friends and neighbors who share similar interests. Please contact Kelly Sumwalt (815) 547-5255 Property Manager for private showing.
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