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75th Anniversary Year!
August 4, 2022 Vol. 76 No. 27
CIRCULATION 20,250
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Published Every Thursday By Ed & Matt Branom
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2022 Boone County Fair August 9th - 14th
CHICKEN DRUMS, THIGHS, WINGS VAR. PACK $ LB
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YMCA For Youth Development For Healthy Living For Social Responsibility
220 W. LOCUST ST., BELVIDERE
(815) 547-5307 belviderefamilyymca.org
FLAG FOOTBALL
5 ON 5 NO CONTACT/NO BLOCKING LEAGUE
K - 2nd Rookies, 3rd - 4th, 5th - 7th This league will emphasize the same skills as the traditional leagues but with the advantage of all players being able to play skilled positions (quarterback, running back & receiving). This league will be exciting with a lot of scoring & great defensive play. Registration: Now - Friday, August 26th League Play: Saturday, Sept. 10th - Saturday, Oct. 22nd Games Held At BNHS (parking in the lots by softball/baseball fields) Practice Begins: Week of August 29th Fee: $40 Rookies/All other ages Members $55/Non-Members $80/Teams $525 What you will need: Water Bottle & Mouth Guard. Can wear cleats (no metal). Call to register 815-547-5307 or online at belvidere.recliquecore.com. For questions contact Laura Yerk at lyerk@belviderefamilyymca.org