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2007 Special Olypmics Law Enforcement Torch Run

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On Wednesday June 13, 2007 16 members fo the Rochelle Police Department particpated in, or assisted with the 2007 Special Olympics Law Enforcement Torch Run. Each year officers volunteer to run, in an effort to raise funds to support the Illinois Special Olympics.

Anyone interested in donating to the Special Olympics can stop by the Rochelle Police Department and leave donation. Special Olypmics hats and wrist bands are also available for sale.

Members of Rochelle PD took the handoff of the torch on the north side of town, as it was handed off by members of the Winnebago Sheriffs Department, and Rockford Police Department.

The Rochelle portion of the run measures approximately four miles, starting at the bridge on 251 north, and ending at the Rochelle Municiapl Airport.

Below are some photos from the run.


Members of the Rochelle PD await the arrival of the torch.


The participants stretch, and relax before their leg of the run.


The hand off of the torch is completed.


L-R: Detective Inman, Officer Gilliam, Officer Wittenberg, Deputy Chief Higby,
Officer Anderson, Officer Goodwin and Detective Kaltenbach start the run.



Here Officer Goodwin takes a turn at running with the torch.


Officers are given an escort through town, with Officer Johanning leading the way.


As the run progresses different runners join in. On the right Detective Sgt. Leininger takes a turn with the torch.


Detective Sgt. Leininger waves to the crowd at Spring Lake, while Detective Kaltenbach asked for two waters.


All the runners join in for the final leg, as they approach the Rochelle Municipal Airport.


Upon the completion of the run, all participating members pose for a group shot.

Front Row (L-R): Detective Sergeant Leininger, Officer Gilliam, Deputy Chief Higby, Officer Goodwin,
Administrative Assistant Rene Smith, Dispatcher Nambo, Detective Inman,
Telecommunications Supervisor Sullivan, Officer Anderson.

Back Row (L-R) Sergeant Haan, Detective Kaltenbach, Officer Johanning, Officer Wittenberg,
Dispatcher Beck, Chief Buck.

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