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VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 28
11512 N. 2nd ST. • MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115
THURSDAY, JULY 4, 2019
Home Connection sells out at MOTOBLOT
Home Connection Charity is on a mission to send care packages to American troops stationed overseas. By channeling our passion into creative fund raising, Home Connection touches the lives of troops separated from their homes and families. These care packages or “connections” give troops the feeling of being reconnected with home and reassures them that they are appreciated. (Home Connection is 501c3 registered.) They set up a booth at MOTOBLOT 2019 Motorcycle and Hot Rod Street Rally in Chicago the weekend of June 20 to 23 with all the awesome bikes, 26 bands and great causesHCC was there packing and shipping boxes for our Military stationed overseas. We sold out at Motoblot! Thank you to all those that came and supported our mission. Care packages will be send to Zack - a Green Beret active military stationed in Afghanistan. You can learn more by visiting them online at www.homeconnectioncharity.org or visiting their Facebook page. Members of the military pay a visit to the Home Connection Charity booth at MOTOBLOT.
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The Home Connection Charity booth is freshly stocked and ready to roll for the MOTOBLOT Motorcycle and Hot Rod Street Rally in Chicago.
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Officer Robert Eicherl has served in numerous areas of law enforcement with the Algonquin Police Dept, with a special note of his seven years in the K-9 unit.
Algonquin Police Officer retires after 26 years of service
Officer Eicherl began his career with the Algonquin Police Department in June 16, 1993. Starting out as a Patrol Officer, he quickly advanced to specialty areas including Field Training Officer, Officer-In-Charge, Firearms Instructor, and Bicycle Patrol. He was also involved in the department’s Traffic Unit, distinguishing himself with many traffic safety awards. Most notable of Officer Eicherl’s accomplishments was his sevenyear commitment to APD’s K-9 unit. Together with K-9 Officer Duke, between 2001 and 2008, they conducted numerous searches for drugs in various situations and assisted in tracking suspects. His dedication to the residents and visitors of the Village of Algonquin and his passion for service has been a positive influence on all the lives he’s touched. We will miss you, Bobby/Boomer/Buttons! Enjoy your retirement and ride safe!
The 2019 MOTOBLOT Queen stops by the Home Connection Charity booth.