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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - January 25, 2024
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - January 25, 2024 WEEKEND
JAN. 27 & 28 SPECIAL BREAKFAST HOURS SAT. & SUN. OPEN AT 6 AM
BELVIDERE COLLECTIBLE COINS WE BUY GOLD/ SILVER JEWELRY, all foreign gold/silver coins, & collectible coins, proof sets, mint sets, single coins & sterling silver.
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SING! DANCE! ACT! & Have Fun Learning About God While Performing A Musical! Dinner Is Included In The Evening & It’s ALL FREE! Email Miss K With Questions kmanleykahler@ourfamilyoffaith.org
Mon-Fri 10 AM - 5 PM, Sat. 10 AM - 2 PM
Furnace Clean & Check Special
“JESUS IS LOVE” Featuring The Jesus Junkies
spend an evening with us in song worshiping the Greatest Love of All!
OUR FAMILY OF FAITH On The Corner of Lincoln & Main aka First Presbyterian Church 221 N. Main Street, Belvidere • 815-544-6402 • ourfamilyoffaith.org
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BOONE COUNTY VAC (Veterans Assistance Commission) ARE YOU A VETERAN? ARE YOU THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF A VETERAN OF BOONE COUNTY? IF YOU HAVE ALREADY FILED A VA COMPENSATION CLAIM
Due To Recent Changes In Filing A Disability Claim, You May Request That Your VA Compensation Claim Be Looked At Once Again To Assure All Relevant Evidence Is Gathered & Considered.
If you have questions about Veterans Benefits or VA Disability Claims. Please Call For An Appointment 815-544-6464 & Pick Up Non-Perishable Food. Tissue Paper & Non-Perishable Donations Needed.
VACBC.org • Email: VACBoone@VACBC.org Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County 130 S. State St., Suite 212, Belvidere
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - January 25, 2024
THIS FRIDAY
FRIDAY NIGHT SATURDAY NIGHT
HALF PRICE PIZZA WEDNESDAYS ARE BACK! Excludes Beef Pie or Gyro Pie
$ LIVE MUSIC Friday @ 8 PM Featuring LYNX
$
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Choice of Steak, Soup or Salad, Baked Potato & Dessert. ADD A TAIL!
Prime Rib, Soup or Salad, Mashed Potatoes & Vegetable DuJour, Dessert
WEEKLY SPECIALS!
Thru 1-31-24
Thursday - $6 Meatloaf & Mashed or 7” Italian Sub 2-2 Charles & Co. Friday - Steak Night 2-3 Pop Up Shop Sat/Sun - $10 Philly Cheesesteak 2-9 Brass Bomber 2-10 Paddle Party Burger w/Fries 2-11 Super Bowl Party And DRINK OF THE WEEK Monday - $7 Open Faced Turkey Sandwich $15 Buffet Tuesday $8 Chimichanga $ BOMB 2-14 Valentine’s Wed.$9 Beef Stew w/Biscuit POP Dinner HAPPY HOUR $2 DOMESTIC DRAFTS & CANS TUES-SAT 12-3 PM
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Janice Rae (Esmond) Winterroth BELVIDERE - Janice Rae (Esmond) Winterroth passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 20, 2024, the morning before her 88th birthday, surrounded by her daughters & sons-in-law. Jan was born January 21, 1936 in Harvard, Illinois to parents Raymond & Darlene (Behrens) Esmond. She attended Harvard High School & went on to graduate from Illinois State University. She enjoyed a 30 year career in the banking industry in Belvidere & retired as Assistant VP of Alpine Bank. Jan met Frederick ‘Fritz’ Winterroth during her time at Illinois State University. They were married on July 27, 1957, & together they shared 44 loving years of marriage. The two were blessed with three wonderful children. Jan was a devoted member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for over 50 years. She was an active volunteer & dedicated her time to numerous church organizations, including the Ladies Guild & Helping Hands. She valued her many lifelong friendships, volunteering for her church & community, and above all, spending time with her family. Jan is survived by her two daughters, Julie (Larry) Fisher of Roselle & Sharon (Dennis) Flanagan of Belvidere; five grandchildren, Brian (Angela) Fisher of Barrington, Drew (Sheila) Fisher of Cary, Taylor Flanagan of Franklin, WI, Haley (Josh) Kraus of Long Grove, & Courtney Flanagan of Columbia, MO; five great-grandsons; sister, Carol (Bell) Aubrecht of Belvidere; nephews, Steve, David, Ron & their families. She is also survived by numerous extended family members & friends whom she loved dearly. She was predeceased by her parents, husband & son, Scott. Jan’s visitation will be Friday, January 26th between the hours of 9:30 am & 11:00 am at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Located at 1045 Belvidere Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008. Funeral service to follow at 11:00 am, & burial will be in Belvidere Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation in memory of Jan.
CONFERENCE CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND! WEEKEND!
25 WEEKLY SPECIALS VALID THROUGH 1-31-24
$2 DRAFTS
CHAMPIOMSHIP Thur: Italian Combo Sandwich SUNDAY w/Fries $7.99 Fri: Baked or Fried Cod w/choice HAPPY HOUR 3-6 PM MON-FRI of potato $10.99 $3 WELL TUESDAY & FRIDAY $3 DIRTY MONKEY SHOTS ALL WEEK Sat: BBQ Ribs - Half Slab $15.99 Full Slab $19.99 w/choice of WINGS, PIZZA, SLIDERS, NACHOS, SUPER BOWL APPETIZER PLATTERS & MORE ... potato SPECIALS Sun: 12 Wings & a 14” 2 Topping VALENTINE’S DAY HEART SHAPED PIZZAS & MORE! Pizza $16.99 Addtl. Toppings $1.25 KITCHEN NOW OPEN 7 DAYS/WK 12-8 PM! Family Friendly Until 10 PM!
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THIS SUNDAY, JAN. 28TH Card Sales End 12:15 PM Bingo Starts 12:30 PM
Must Be 18 To Play
GOULASH DINNER
Friday, Jan. 26th, 4:30-6:30 PM $8/pp Includes Sides & Dessert SCHOLARSHIP MEAT RAFFLE SOUP & CHILI FRIDAY, JAN. 26TH, 6 PM
PEER to PEER
THURSDAY, FEB. 1ST, 7-8 PM OPEN TO ALL VETERANS
SUNDAY BREAKFAST ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT $8 THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 28TH
8:00-11:00 AM ALL ADVERTISED EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
WEDNESDAYS 11 AM - GONE, JAN. 31ST CLAM CHOWDER
SOUP $2 - SM. TO GO $2.50 • LG TO GO $3.50 CHILI $3 - SM. TO GO $3.50 • LG TO GO $4.50
MONDAY, JAN. 29TH $5 • SERVED 11 AM - 2 PM ITALIAN BEEF
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
VFW Post 1461 815-544-2014 • 1310 W. Lincoln Ave., Belvidere
Annette G. Turk Annette G. Turk, age 62, of Belvidere. Loving mother of Charles (Deanna) Carter, Sarah Carter & Melissa (Carlos) Rojas. Adoring grandmother of Kara, Talia, Layla, Lori, Jonah, Isla & Josie. Devoted sister of Mary (Jim) Beerman, John (Sharon) Tolomei, Ralph (Marissa Ptak) Tolomei, Terri (Ken) Ingo, Mark (Lois) Tolomei, Rose (Kevin) Howard, Tony (Angela) Tolomei, Rita (Scott) Francis, Gina (Dave) England & Lisa Touhy. Dear aunt of 18 & great-aunt of 33. Annette was a devoted employee of the of Postal Service for 30 years with 17 years spent at the Belvidere Post Office. She was also a dedicated member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Belvidere. Visitation will be held 9-11 AM, Saturday, February 3rd at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1045 Belvidere Rd., Belvidere, IL 61008, followed by funeral service at 11 AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church or St. Jude Children’s Hospital would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home 630-964-6500.
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - January 25, 2024
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