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DISPILL Medication Packaging System
We Offer A Worry-Free SelfMedication System To Prevent Your Loved One From Missing Medications Or Taking Too Much. Filled Directly By Our Pharmacist, So There Are No Mistakes. Your Co-Pay Is The Same Anywhere You Go. So Why Not Support Your Local Pharmacy?
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• Competitive Pricing • Personalized Patient • We Accept All Major Insurance Consultations • Durable Medical Equipment & Medicaid/Medicare • Diabetic Shoes • User Friendly Packaging HOME HEALTH CARE DEPT. Support Stockings Braces/Splints Lift Chairs Bath Benches Wheelchairs Walkers Crutches & Canes Commodes Hospital Beds
BOONE COUNTY
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DELIVER! Delivery Available 6 Days A Week Monday - Saturday
O’Brien’s Pharmacy 216 S. State St., Belvidere • 815-544-3433 Pharmacy Hours: Monday-Friday 9 am - 7 pm; Saturday 9 am - 4 pm; Sunday 9 am - 1 pm
Belvidere Family
YMCA
• For Youth Development • For Healthy Living • For Social Responsibility
815-547-5307
• Programs Recommended By Arthritis Foundation • Silver Sneakers & Enhance Fitness • Gymnasium & Fitness Center With Trained Staff • Fitness Classes Free With Membership • 85 Degree Swimming Pool • Adult Lap & Open Times Throughout The Day • Discounted And Subsidized Memberships
220 West Locust, Belvidere, IL 61008 www.belviderefamilyymca.org
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• 24/7 Emergency Service • Service & Installation Of All Makes & Models • Free Estimates On New Equipment Installations • Clean & Check Specials • Air Duct Cleaning • Financing Available • Utility Rebates • Seasonal Specials • 10% SENIOR DISCOUNT
Serving Boone, Winnebago & Surrounding Counties
SENIOR LIVING A MONTHLY FOUR PAGE SECTION FOR SENIORS
Festive Facts For July 4th Each year on July 4, Americans celebrate the birth of their nation and independence from Great Britain. This day marks the anniversary of the presentation and acceptance of the Declaration of Independence, signed 243 years ago on July 4, 1776.
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The Declaration of Independence began as a letter to Britain’s King George to explain why the Continental Congress was interested in declaring independence from Great Britain. The writing of the declaration began on July 2 & the final wording was established on July 4. Independence Day is full of opportunities to celebrate & enjoy oneself. Parades, fireworks, parties, barbecues, & much more are part of the festivities. Another way to commemorate Independence Day is to educate oneself about the many historical & entertaining facts that surround the day. The following are some interesting details about the origins of Independence Day & the celebrations that surround it. • Although 56 people eventually signed the Declaration of Independence, only John Hancock signed the document on July 4, 1776. The rest added their names later on. John Hancock’s signature is ornate & widely recognized. Putting your “John Hancock” on a document has become synonymous with signing something. • The Declaration of Independence was adopted while the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia at the Pennsylvania Statehouse. That building is now known as Independence Hall. • The average age of the signers of the Declaration of Independence was 45. The youngest person to sign was Thomas Lynch, Jr., who was 27 when he signed. Benjamin Franklin, at age 70, was the oldest signee. • John Adams & Thomas Jefferson were the only signees who went on to serve as presidents. Coincidentally, Jefferson & Adams both died on July 4, 1826, within hours of each other. • Philadelphia is the birth place of much American history & is home to the Liberty Bell. Each Independence Day, the Liberty Bell is tapped (not rung, as the vibration would further damage the cracked bell) 13 times in honor of the original 13 American colonies. • The original 13 American colonies were located all along the eastern seaboard. They include Virginia, New York, New Hampshire, Massachusetts Bay, Maryland, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Delaware, North Carolina, South Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, & Georgia. • The stars on the original American flag were placed in a circle. This was so all of the colonies would be equally represented. • Independence was gained in 1776, & the first celebration took place in Philadelphia four days later. The White House held its first Independence Day festivities in 1801. • Benjamin Franklin proposed that the turkey be the national bird of the United States. However, John Adams & Thomas Jefferson overruled him, & the bald eagle became the national bird.
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• The only copy of the engrossed & signed Declaration of Independence is in the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Independence Day is a time for hot dogs, ice cream &, of course, revisiting America’s history.
Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County The Veterans’ Assistance Commission provides needed services exclusively to Boone County Honorably Discharged Military Veterans & their families. We work with local Veterans’ Service Organizations as well as local, state & federal agencies, to ensure your rights. Services include: Interim and/or emergency veterans’ (financial) assistance, emotional support services, administrative case work, transition center services & VA medical-related transportation services.
Please Call For An Appt. 815-544-6464 130 S. State St., Suite 212, Belvidere www.VACBC.org Email: VACBoone@VACBC.org
The care patients have come to choose and trust. Two, convenient Boone County locations Belvidere Physical Therapy 1686 Henry Luckow Lane 815-547-4777 Orthopedic and Sports
Poplar Grove Physical Therapy 13524 Julie Drive 815-765-1155
Therapy Institute
Orthopedic • Sports • Industrial Rehabilitation Complimentary injury screens I ostipt.com