Boone County Shopper June 1, 2023

Jim Turner FFA

Amelia Sanford

Maci McCoy

Marilyn Turner Nursing

Mykaela Weber

Mike Hearn Memorial Football

Yasir Aldihaimawi

Boone County Realtors

Naomi Castro

Alex Sippy

Belvidere Education Association

Reese French

Marilyn Ochoa

Olney and Jeane Witbeck

Kyle Jensen

Sonya McClain

Emma Cordray

Elianna Hudson

Garret Mickey

Ryan Jensen

Sait Culafi

Maci McCoy

Matalin Wallace

Hailey Hicks

Joseph Kallal

Savanna Sperling-Osterberg

Katherine Wardenburg

Belvidere Officers Assoc. - Larry Wirth Jr.

Matalin Wallace

Nicholas Breckenridge Memorial

Marilyn Ochoa

Bob & Marie Stehley Memorial

Takaya Jones

D. Elvin Brown

Maci McCoy

U.S. Naval Appointment

James Foster

Boone County Republican

Amber Wisely

Kathryn Wolfgram

Poplar Grove Lions Club

Brooklyn DeWall

Boone County Fire Protection District #2

Firemen’s Association Memorial

Charlie Andres

Ryan Jensen

Alana Smelter

Chloe Robinson

Zonta Club – Vanessa M. Werth

Alexandra Blair

Keara Watson

Richard Koceja - Random Acts of Kindness Memorial

Ryan Jensen

Kyle Jensen

Pheasants Forever

Kyle Lund

Jace Smuszkiewicz

Belvidere Youth Baseball

Christine Koeller

Ryan Jensen

Branden Ramey Memorial

Emma Cordray

Shelby Hansen

Branden Ramey Sports

Kaelyn Kamholtz

Mykaela Weber

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Branden Ramey Legacy

Maci McCoy

Boone County Realtors

Ethan Andre

Chloe Robinson

Belvidere Lions Club

Ryan Jensen

Maci McCoy

Ethan Andre

Jacob Fillmore

Philip Poffenberger Memorial

Agricultural

Maci McCoy

Dianne Poffenberger Memorial Nursing

Ryan Jensen

Belvidere Bucs Booster Club

Kyle Lund

Kellie Onley

Ryan Beaudet

Kenzi Lusz

Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere

Juan Pablo Centero

Ethan Andre

Sutton Gaines

Kyle Jensen

Blue Thunder Booster

Samantha Kohls

Spencer Kohls

Michaela Beccastro

Nicholas Winters

Chandler Wehrle

Ashton Diercks

Riley Powers

BNHS Student Council Service

Trinity Lambert

Nicole Tracz

Aiden Montes

BNHS Music Boosters

Mara Anton

Grace Bryant

Grace Grafton

Zoe Hart

Joseph Kallal

Kathryn Wolfgram

BHS Music Boosters

Ella Scimeca

Marilyn Ochoa

Boone County Arts Council

Visual Arts

Ashton Diercks

Emma Cordray

Clarence F. Gates

Emma Cordray

Michael Pack

Frederick & Agnes Simon Music

Tikaya Jones

Kathryn Wolfgram

Marie Louise Hunt

Marilyn Ochoa

Zoe Hart

Dennis Sturges Memorial

Amber Wisely

Travis Lee Hudson

Ellianna G. Hudson

Michael J. Bergman

Andrew Ward

Yasir Aldihaimawi

John P. O’Leary / Bucciferro Family

McDonald’s

Noah Cresson

Allana Eastridge

Colton J. Gritzmacher Memorial

Ryan Jensen

Coach Gary Lewis

Trevor Addotta

Aaron Winters

Wilbur Mong

Erin Morgan

Boone County Gardeners of America

Delaney Crawford

Katherine Wardenburg

Frederick Simon Physics & Math

Sophia Leese

Cody Martin

Spencer Kohls

Brette Hall

Panhellenic Society -

Elisabeth Seegmiller

Mera Moucharrafie

Kathryn Wolfgram

Sutton Gaines

Maci McCoy

May O. Kelly

Zoey Proper

Robert L. Tripke Industrial Arts

Kyle Jensen

Preston Trush Magnuson

Emma Cordray

Janet Hack Memorial

Brette Hall

Boone County Crime Stoppers

Graciela Lebensorger

Macee Whisenand

Belvidere Federated Woman’s Club

Sophia Leese

Ethan Andre

Isabel Mullen Arts

Asthon Diercks

Rob Salley

Alexander Albano

Zoey Proper

Belvidere Rotary Club -

Walter “Bud” Schiltz

Matalin Wallace

Keagan White

Coach Gary Lewis

Nicholas Winters

Jake Ulbert

Advanced Technology Center

Roy Coombes

Joshua Brown

Adrian Villalba

Doug Dempsey

Belvidere USBC Youth Bowling

Emily Holmes

Samuel Moran

Kyle Lund

Maci McCoy

Boone Retired Teachers Association

Noah Cresson

Reese French

Allison Pfeil

Solutions Bank

Sutton Gaines

Thomas F. Schoepski

Kyle Jensen

Jerry Parsons’ Coon Creek Casters

Jace Smuszkiewicz

Katherine Wardenburg

Belvidere Tornados Cross County

Alexander Albano

Mera Moucharrafie

American Legion

Kenzi Lusz

Ericka Flores

Alexia Pecora

Bill Pigott Memorial

National Wild Turkey

Phoebe Calabrese

Calabrese Memorial

National Wild Turkey

Rayne Kerchner

Dave Graham

Emma Cordray

Ashton Diercks

Owen M. Johnson

Ethan Andre

Sutton Gaines

Marjorie Carroll Johnson

Zoe Hart

Kathryn Wolfgram

Margery L. Hinrichs Scholarship

Tikaya Jones

Lory Lopez

Jesse Moyer

Mykaela Weber

North Boone Fire District #3

Firemen’s Assoc. - “Jake” Schoepski

Charlie Andres

Wilbur & William Cummings

Memorial Educational

Emma Cordray

Ashton Diercks

Emily Fillmore

Marilyn Ochoa

Allison Pfeil

Hugh K. and Alice Iles Funderburg

Samantha Kohls

Joseph Kallal

Mantle Awards

Brock Bottcher

Delaney Molloy

McKenna McGuire

Blake Stark

Ava Mitchell

David Bertolasi

Joseph Brown

Dylan Freund

The Belvidere School District would like to thank all scholarship providers for encouraging and supporting education after graduation and to wish all recipients success after high school.

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These events are free to the public! Bring your own chair or blanket and get ready to watch some movies in the park under the stars! Join us starting at 7:30 PM at the Baltic Mill. The movie will start at dark!

This program is designed to simulate game play while providing a positive instructional environment. The Park District will select teams and volunteer coaches are needed. Emphasis is on fun and participation. Every child will bat and play a variety of positions in the field. Each participant will receive a t-shirt and a baseball hat. A baseball glove is required and an ìIncrediballî will be used to ensure safety.

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C o n c e r t s i n t h e P a r k Sunday evenings at 6:30 pm on the Baltic Mill stage (unless specified otherwise). Free to the public. Bring your own lawn chair or a blanket. Rain Site: Community Building at 111 W. 1st St., Belvidere, except June 24, July 23. Current CDC COVID guidelines will be followed.

June 4: Lone Canary - Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park - 6:30 PM - Sponsor - Gary and Joan Ollmann

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A relaxing & inspiring activity that combines the pleasures of coffee with the joys of painting. An artist will provide step-bystep instruction.

June 18: Rockford Wind Ensemble - Baltic Mill Stage in Belvidere Park - 6:30 PM - Sponsor - Sue Flott

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10 “Dad Jokes” In Honor Of Father’s Day

1. What do you call a fake noodle? An Impasta.

2. What’s Forrest Gump’s password? 1forrest1.

3. Where do pirates buy hooks? The second hand store.

4. Why did the tomato blush? It saw the salad dressing!

5. What’s blue and doesn’t weigh much? Light blue.

6. How do you make seven even? Take away the s.

7. What did one hat say to the other? Wait here, I’m going on ahead!

8. Where do you learn to make a banana split? Sundae school.

9. Why couldn’t the bicycle stand up alone? Because it was two tired.

10. How do cows learn about current events? They read the moo-spaper.

Dad jokes from yahoo.com, enjoy the day with your family!

JUNE 18TH

2023 Concerts In The Park Series

Hosted by The Boone County Arts Council - Sundays at 6:30 PM at The Baltic Mill Stage, Belvidere Park unless specified otherwise. Free to the public. Rain site: Community Building, 111 W. 1st St. except June 24th & July 2nd & 23rd.

June 4th Lone Canary Baltic Mill Stage

June 11th The Sensations Baltic Mill Stage

June 18th Rockford Wind Ensemble Baltic Mill Stage

June 24th Dale Rhode & The Boone County Fairgrounds 7 PM Crossroads Band Before Heritage Days Fireworks

July 2nd Bluegrass Reunion Band Baltic Mill Stage

July 9th Bucktooth Sugarbush Baltic Mill Stage

July 16th Universal Joint Baltic Mill Stage

July 23rd That Gurl Candlewick Lake Recreation Center

For more information visit boonecountyarts.com or on Instagram & on Facebook.

Aphasia And Its Side Effects

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Fans were shocked to learn recently of the health struggles of beloved action star Bruce Willis. Willis was initially diagnosed with aphasia, a disorder that affects a person’s ability to communicate. Aphasia affects speech, how people write & their comprehension of spoken & written language, according to the Mayo Clinic. For Willis, aphasia proved to be only one component of what was later diagnosed as frontotemporal dementia. Aphasia can be a byproduct of illness, like dementia or injury, or a complication of a stroke or traumatic brain injury. When blood fails to supply cells in the brain with oxygen, those cells die & can produce deficits. Aphasia also may result from conditions that disrupt how the brain works, & those conditions may be temporary, like migraines. The National Aphasia Assoc. says nearly 180,000 Americans develop aphasia each year. Families may feel that something is not right when a loved one has trouble finding words, reading or communicating effectively. There are different types of aphasia, & each kind can impact a different component of speech or understanding. Doctors may discover aphasia when they are treating patients for traumatic brain injuries or looking at images of the brain. The doctor may recommend a consultation with a speech-language pathologist, who can perform comprehensive testing. Sometimes aphasia symptoms can start to resolve on their own without treatment. Others may need help regaining the ability to communicate through various methods. These can include: Speech-language therapy; nonverbal communication therapies, such as computers or pictures; group therapy for patients & family members; simplifying language by using short, simple sentences & repeating words or phrases as needed. Aphasia affects communication but it might improve over time.

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Great Summertime Leisure Activities

A warm breeze on a summer day embodies the spirit of this beloved season for millions of people. Seen by many as a season to relax & recharge, summer, not coincidentally, goes hand in hand with leisure. People from all walks of life can consider these summertime leisure activities.

• Relax by the water: Whether it’s a pool, lake or river, the water beckons each summer. Simply sitting on a beach or beside the river or a pool is a great way to pass the time without much stress. Visit Boone County’s waterways throughout the Boone County Conservation District and the Belvidere Park.

• Fishing: Few activities may be more relaxing than fishing. Though there are many different ways to fish, some of which require considerable physical effort, casting a line & waiting for a fish to bite is a relaxing way to spend a day in nature. That might not seem like much to novices, but spending time in nature has been found to reduce stress & lower heart rates, which the U.S. Forest Service notes are both risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The Boone County Conservation District even offers a fishing pole lending program. Visit bccdil.org for more information.

• Read: Books make for great companions on warm summer afternoons. Reading is such a popular summer pastime that many bookstores set up displays featuring books that make for great beach reads, providing inspiration for individuals who aren’t sure which book or books to dive into this summer. And much like other summertime leisure activities, reading has been linked to reducing stress. A 2009 study from researchers at the University of Sussex in England found that reading can reduce stress by as much as 68 percent. Visit the Ida Public Library for two floors of books and periodicals, at 320 N. State St., Belvidere. The library is open MondayThursday, 10 AM - 8 PM, Friday & Saturday, 10 AM - 5 PM; and closed on Sundays.

• Visit a museum: On summer afternoons when it’s raining or too hot outside or individuals simply want to spend some time indoors, a museum makes for the perfect place to visit. Museums do not typically draw crowds in summer, making this an ideal season to visit. Plan a visit to the Boone County Museum of History at 314 S. State Street, Belvidere. They are open Wednesday - Friday, 10 AM - 4 PM, Saturday 10 AM - 3 PM, closed on Sundays, Mondays & Tuesdays. Consider becoming a member, they offer a Senior Membership for individuals 55 & over for just $20 per year for a single senior. The Grandpass Membership is for Grandparents who would like to visit the museum with grandchildren. This membership covers a set of grandparents & grandchildren and is priced at $35 per year.

Summer is a season of leisure, & there are many activities that align with that spirit of relaxation.

Summer Safety Tips

Summer is synonymous with relaxation and fun in the sun. The easygoing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook safety concerns that run the gamut from heat-related illnesses to bug bites to water play injuries. Though no one wants to rain on their own summer parade, keeping these safety tips in mind can ensure the coming months are as safe as they are fun.

• Safeguard against the threat of heat-related illnesses. Sizzling summer days pose a significant threat if the proper measures aren’t taken to avoid heat-related illnesses. According to the National Safety Council, heat exhaustion, which occurs when the body loses excessive water & salt, & heat stroke, which the CDC notes is marked by the body’s inability to control its temperature, can escalate rapidly. The NSC identifies people who are 65 & older, people who are ill, and people who are overweight as those most at risk of heat-related illnesses. Such illnesses are entirely preventable, & the CDC recommends remaining indoors in air conditioned rooms, drinking plenty of fluids but avoiding alcohol, wearing loose & lightweight clothing as well as a hat, & replacing salt lost from sweating by drinking fruit juice or sports drinks.

• Apply sunscreen. Long days in the summer sun may be a great way to relax, but it’s imperative that individuals apply sunscreen before going outside & then reapply it throughout the day as necessary. Sunburn is not only unpleasant, it also increases a person’s risk for skin cancer & affects the body’s ability to cool itself, which can increase the risk for heat stroke.

• Protect against mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are more than a mere nuisance. Mosquitoes can carry an assortment of viruses, including Zika virus & West Nile virus. And though such viruses are often thought of as a problem for people in faraway lands, the NSC notes that the Aedes mosquito, which is a known transmitter of the Zika virus, has appeared in various regions of the globe, including the continental U.S. & popular vacation destinations like Mexico. The NSC recommends that everyone apply mosquito repellant before going outside & continue to do so as necessary throughout the day.

• Exercise caution around water. The CDC reports that drowning is the leading cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of one & four. Though children might be most vulnerable to water-related accidents & death, adults also must exercise caution when around the water. The NSC recommends individuals avoid the water, be it in a lake, river, ocean, or pool, unless they know how to swim. Individuals also should never swim alone & only swim in areas supervised by a lifeguard. Adults also should avoid alcohol when swimming. Summer is a season to relax, but it’s also a season when safety should be a top priority for people of all ages.

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5 Fruits & Vegetable Associated With Reducing Cancer Risk

The prevalence of cancer is widely known and that threat could be more significant in the immediate future. Estimates from the International Agency for Research on Cancer indicate that the global population boom & the growth of the world’s aging population could result in more than 16 million cancer deaths each year by 2040. The statistics surrounding global incidence rates for cancer are startling, which can give the impression that cancer is an inevitability for hundreds of millions of people across the globe. However, there’s much individuals can do to reduce their cancer risk.

According to the MD Anderson Cancer Center, a healthy diet can help reduce cancer risk. A diet that focuses on plants & emphasizes healthy choices may not eliminate the threat of cancer, but it can be an integral component of a preventive health care regimen. With that in mind, the following are five fruits & vegetables associated with reducing cancer risk, courtesy of the MDACC.

1. Berries: Berries contain antioxidants, which protect the body from cell damage that can contribute to various cancers, including skin cancer, lung cancer & breast cancer, among others. Blueberries, raspberries & strawberries make wonderful additions to anyone’s diet.

2. Cruciferous vegetables: Cruciferous vegetables include broccoli, bok choy, cabbage, & brussel sprouts, among others. The MDACC notes that studies have indicated that special plant compounds in cruciferous vegetables may protect the body from stomach cancer & cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, & esophagus.

3. Garlic: The experts at Mount Sinai note that garlic is often linked with reduced risk for heart disease, notably the prevention of atherosclerosis, which affects the arteries through the deposition of plaques of fatty acids along the arterial walls. However, antioxidant-rich garlic also helps the body fight off harmful free radicals that can contribute to cancer.

4. Spinach: The CDC notes that colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths in the U.S. Studies have found that spinach inhibits the growth of colon polyps that can develop into colorectal cancer.

5. Tomatoes: Lycopene is an antioxidant that gives tomatoes their bright red color. According to the National Cancer Institute, human studies have produced inconsistent results, but various in vitro & animal studies have indicated lycopene may have chemopreventive effects for cancers of the prostate, skin, breast, lung, & liver. Eating these five fruits & vegetables is not the only way to use diet in the fight against cancer. Individuals are urged to speak with their physicians to learn about the many ways to utilize food in cancer prevention.

Cucumber Strawberry Salsa

Ingredients

1 cup fresh strawberries, diced

1 cup fresh cucumber, diced

cup red onion, finely diced

- 1 jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (remove seeds for less heat)

Directions

1. Wash hands with soap & water. Gently rub produce under cool running water.

2. Combine strawberries, cucumber, onion, pepper, and mint in a bowl. Toss with lime juice

3. Add salt & pepper and stir. Served with baked whole-grain chips or crackers.

Fun Facts About The Month Of June

June marks the official start of summer in the northern hemisphere, & it’s the month when summer vacation begins. Those two things make the month of June especially popular in many households. But June is about more than summer. The following are five fun facts about the beloved month of June that anyone can use as a great ice breaker at backyard barbecues this summer.

1. June is named after Juno, the Roman goddess of childbirth & fertility.

2. The day with the potentially longest hours of sunlight of any day all year is in June. When the sun is out on the summer solstice, which marks the official start of summer & in 2023 is celebrated on Wednesday, June 21, people in the northern hemisphere can anticipate more hours of sunlight than any other day during the year.

3. According to the American Gem Society, June is one of only two months that is associated with three birthstones: alexandrite, moonstone & pearl. Pearls are especially unique among gemstones, as they are the only ones made by living creatures.

4. In both common & leap years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as June.

5. New York Yankee Lou Gehrig began his streak of playing in 2,130 consecutive games on June 1, 1925. The streak ended on April 20, 1939. Gehrig held the record for consecutive games played until Baltimore Orioles legend Cal Ripken, Jr., surpassed the man known as “The Iron Horse” on September 6, 1995.

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Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Outing

Article From: Kelly Hillan, Exec. Director of The Keen Age Center

More than 80 golfers enjoyed a round of golf hosted by Timber Pointe as part of the Jack Wolf Memorial Golf Outing on May 19, 2023. Kunes Auto Group of Belvidere served as the event partner, with funds raised from the event supporting the Boone County Council on Aging at Keen Age Center. Many thanks go to the Center’s fundraising committee lead by Amy Gallano & including Kay Davis, Dale Kaiser, Naomi Schultz, Maria Gonzalez, Deb Yunk, Alisa Patterson & Steve Kling. The community very generously supported the event, & their sponsorship is greatly appreciated!

Gold Sponsors

Don Banks

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Franklin Display Group

Gallano Trucking

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Northern Directional Drilling  Ron Wait  UW Health

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Simple Ways To Maintain Memory As You Age

Adults confront various age-related side effects as they transition from middle age to their golden years. Skin may begin to wrinkle & hair may turn gray, but those are just the visible side effects of aging. Many additional effects are unseen, but those changes can have a profound effect on adults’ quality of life.

According to the Mayo Clinic, various parts of the body are affected by aging. For example, the cardiovascular system changes as people grow older. Blood vessels & arteries stiffen as adults age, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood through them. Though many changes are linked to aging, other changes commonly associated with aging, such as a decline in memory, reasoning & other thinking skills, are not natural. The Alzheimer’s Association® notes that dementia is not a normal part of aging. There are many different types of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, & these are the result of damage to brain cells that affect a person’s ability to communicate. That damage is not inevitable, even if it’s commonly associated with aging.

The Harvard Medical School notes that fleeting memory problems experienced with aging often reflect normal changes in the structure & function of the brain. But it’s important that those changes not be mistaken for dementia, & it’s equally important that adults recognize there are many ways they can protect & sharpen their minds as they age.

• Continue learning. HMS notes that a higher level of education is associated with improved mental functioning in old age. The reasons for that are unknown, but experts theorize that advanced education compels people to remain mentally active, which in turn helps them maintain a strong memory. Even aging men & women who are still working in challenging fields can benefit from pursuing a new hobby or learning a new skill.

• Use the tools at your disposal. It may seem counterintuitive to suggest that organizational tools like planners, maps & lists can help people maintain their memories. However, HMS notes that expending mental energy on finding car keys or trying to remember what to buy at the store makes it harder to learn new & important things.

• Let all your senses play a role. HMS reports that the more senses a person uses to learn something, the more his or her brain is involved in retaining a memory. HMS cites one study in which adults were shown a series of emotionally neutral images that were each presented along with a smell. Participants were not asked to recall what they saw, but were later shown a set of images & asked to indicate which they had previously seen. The participants had excellent recall for the odor-paired images, & researchers believe that’s because additional parts of the brain were activated when participants were asked to use more than one sense.

Memory loss is not an inevitable side effect of aging, especially for adults who take steps to maintain their memories as they age.

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GARAGE SALE: 673 Clarksen Drive, Belvidere. Friday, June 2-3 8 AM-4 PM. Boys clothes, 3T-5, Gap, Nike, Under Armor; BOB stroller; double stroller; Radio Flyer wagon; Toys, Little Tikes bounce house, picnic table; Step2 kitchen set; Melissa Doug train table & set; grocery store; skeeball; scooters; Powerwheel; Paw Patrol; Power Rangers; books; games; puzzles.

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HUGE SALE MULTI-FAMILY: 1465 Ipsen Road, Belvidere. Thursday and Friday 9 AM-5 PM, Saturday 9 AM-? Hand and power tools; household; toys; clothes; Cub Cadet rider; snowblower; patio fire pit; Hot Wheels; Stihl chainsaw; 2 Schwinn bikes. No early birds!

GARAGE SALE: 101A West Edson St., Poplar Grove. Thursday, Friday, Saturday 9 AM-4 PM. Couch; office chair; rocking chair; ladies bicycle; Christmas trees; women’s small clothes; lamps & much more.

GARAGE SALE: Friday and Saturday 8 AM-2 PM. 1353 East Avenue. Newborn 3T, mostly boys but some girls clothing; strollers; 4 in 1 crib; changing table; toddler bed with mattress; lots of miscellaneous.

VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA Multiple Sales: Thursday, Friday, Saturday, June 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 9 AM-4 PM. Large variety of items and crafts. See marketplace ad. Multiple families. Location reference 2311 Randolph Street.

MOVING SALE - 9821 Prairie Lane, Belvidere. Tools; fishing and hunting; household; antiques; toys; books. June 1st, 2nd, 3rd 8 AM-?

STUBBEN EDELWEISS JUNIOR saddle, leather stirrups, girth, cover, $600. Simco Western saddle, $200. Please call or text 815-601-3950. HUSKY PUPS, AKC, 8 weeks. 815543-8144.

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49W105 Ellithorpe Rd., Hampshire, IL 60140. Directions: South of Burlington, IL 3 miles on Peplow Rd., to Ellithorpe Rd., then West 1 mile to sale site. Watch for signs.

Saturday June 10, 2023

9:00 AM Lunch Available

Truck - Classic Cars – Tractors – Gas Engines

2016 Ford F150, XLT, 4x4, EcoBoost, single cab, long box, 16,750 miles; 1935 Ford Deluxe Convertible, w/rumble seat; 1917 Ford Model T, Touring edition; Massey Harris 50 Tractor, WF, 3 pt., pto, S/N: 510485; Ford 8N Tractor, w/pto belt pulley; Fordson Tractor on steel, hand crank, gas, belt pulley; Fordson Tractor on rubber, gas, non-running; IHC Cub, WF, w/Woods 59 belly mower, S/N 92396; Farmall F12, non-running; IH 3200 Series A Skid Steer, gas, hyd.; 1975 Jeep CJ5, gas, 4x4, 4 sp., showing 19,553 miles w/Western snow plow; Gas Engines: JD w/JD Mag & cart; IH LA w/ McCormick Deering cart; IH LB w/IH Mag & cart; Fairbanks Morse & cart; McCormick Deering & cart; Lindsay Alamo Type A & cart; Hercules complete engine & cart; Sattiey Type L, IH Mag & McCormick Deering cart; Gas engine carts & parts.

Equipment- Antiques – Collectibles – Misc. Woods Mow’n Machine 6180, zero turn mower, 925 hrs., 48” deck; Cub Cadet HDS 2135 mower, 42” deck; EZ GO gas golf cart; IHC 2 bottom plow, pull type; McCormick sickle mower, H.D.; steel wheel planter H.D.; 2 bottom plow steel wheels Ford 3 pt. blade, 6’ potato plow & others; wood wagon, w/wood wheels, buck board seat, H.D.; Montgomery Wards 24” snow blower; Trail Blazer sickle bar mower; Stihl Woodboss 024 AV chain saw; Cub Cadet log splitter; Troy Bilt rototiller; E-Z Vac pull type; H.D. buggy; H.D. sleigh; upright visible gas pump w/Kool Motor globe; GB upright visible gas pump; Maytag wringer washer w/ Maytag motor; wood barrel washing machine w/Anchor wringer; Thor washing machine w/Lellered wringer; JD No. 1B hand corn sheller; AC spark plug tester; Mobil gas glass globe; oil & farm signs; Standard Oil jars w/carrier; Deering cast iron seat & others; Windmill fans & other related items; Challenge windmill, Batavia w/stand; small wooden front porch windmill; concrete lawn jockey; misc. concrete lawn ornaments; wood carved Indian bust; 15 gal Blue Ribbon crock; several wooden wagon wheels; (2) galvanized barn cupolas w/fans; Elk mounted antlers; milk cans; cye w/ cradle; oxen yolk; slag glass sash; wood adverting boxes; milk cans; oil cans; forge; 200 gal upright air compressor; Larin EH-2FB 2 ton foldable engine hoist; 3 ton floor jack; anvil; Craftsman & Remline rolling toolboxes; Acetylene torch & cart; power tools; hand tools. This is a partial listing –more barn finds to be discovered.

Edward Keller Trust – Owner

JUNE 4TH from 1-3 PM REAL ESTATE TERMS: $10,000 down day of sale (nonrefundable) by cashiers check or check w/bank letter of guarantee. Sold in “AS IS” condition. Closing in 30 days or less. Title policy to be furnished at closing. No warranties implied or expressed. Lee Auction service is NOT responsible for accidents. Sale is subject to owner’s approval. No buyer’s premium on real estate.

*Auctioneer’s Note: Truck, cars, tractors & gas engines sold at 12 PM* Terms: Cash, check, Visa/MC, 4% convenience fee for credit card use. No Buyer’s Premium. Number system will be used. Have proper ID. Not responsible for accidents or merchandise after sold. Statements made on sale day by auctioneers or owners take precedence over all printed matter. All items are sold as is where is.

Auctioneers: Mike Espe (630) 669-2667

Chris Wegener (815) 451-2820

Joel Prestegaard (815) 761-7426 Elburn, IL 60119 630.365.9838

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GARAGE SALE: 9589 Henninger Drive. Friday and Saturday 9 AM-4 PM, Sunday 1-4 PM. Lots of quilting fabric, most $3 a yard; Featherweight machine, case, table; 30 finished quilts.

HUGE SALE! Many, many tools; camping; household items; clothes (men’s, women’s and boys newborn-XXL); 18-20 baskets; holiday decor; toys; candles; gardening items. So, so much more! 8690 U.S. Highway 20, Garden Prairie. Thursday-Sunday 9 AM-5 PM this weekend and also next weekend. June 1st-4th and June 8th-11th.

HUGE GARAGE SALE: 11464 Prestwick Road, Belvidere, IL. Friday and Saturday, June 2nd and 3rd, 9 AM-4 PM. 35 years of household; antiques; books; furniture; automotive; collectibles; tools; dishware; toys; and many more.

NEIGHBORHOOD SALES: Summerfield Drive and Springbrook Road near Woodman’s. June 1st-3rd 8 AM-4 PM. Furniture; clothing; model trains; power washer; snow blower; twin XL bed with mattress and frame; playpen with changing table; housewares. Other sales nearby.

COCOA MULCH SALE: Boone County Gardeners of America. Saturdays, April 29th- June 3rd 8AM-12PM. Boone County Fairgrounds. After those dates call 815-621-6018.

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