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August 5, 2021 Vol. 75 No. 27
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2021 Boone County Fair August 10th - 15th
LAMB LOIN CHOPS $
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CO-ED FLAG FOOTBALL
5 ON 5 FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUE K-8 (K - 2nd, 3rd - 5th, 6th - 8th) 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 - Saturday, September 4th Coaches Meeting: Thursday, September 2nd at 6:30 PM League Play: Saturday, Sept. 18th - Saturday, Oct. 23rd Saturday Mornings & Afternoons Practice Begins: Week of Sept. 7th Fee: Member $45; Non-Member $55 What you will need: Water Bottle & Mouth Guard. We’ll provide: Volunteer Coaches, Shirts, Practice/Game Equipment.
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Before & After School for ARE YOU AWESOME? Districts 100 & 200 For Children Kindergarten - 8th Grade WE ARE Monday-Friday, 5:30 AM - 6:00 PM HIRING! District 100 Starts We have team spots open for: Camp Counselors @Y • Camp Counselors @ Poplar Grove Elementary Wellness Staff • Swim Instructors • Weekend Greeters Apply At belviderefamilyymca.org
Thursday, August 26th District 200 Starts Wednesday, August 18th Face covering policy subject to change based on school policies. Register at belvidere.recliquecore.com/programs or call 815-547-5307.
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Serving Boone County, since 2005. The Boone County Community Foundation exists to improve the quality of life in Boone County for today, tomorrow and the future by building a culture of giving in our community and by connecting donors with the causes they hold dear.
Aligning Donor Resources with Community Need Here at the Foundation, we offer a range of flexible giving tools to help our donors make a positive impact on the community and causes that align with their interests and passions.
The Power of Endowment & Leaving a Legacy When you create or donate to an existing fund through the Boone County Community Foundation, you help to provide a steady and reliable source of annual support for not only our community but a cause you love. You can make a difference during your lifetime and beyond.
My Community
$1,227,209.00
My Foundation Grant dollars given to over 50 organizations serving Boone County, providing essential services to our residents.
Scholarships given to students who graduated from North Boone, Belvidere and Belvidere North High Schools.
$316,905.00
FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATIONS NOW BEING ACCEPTED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 The Boone County Community Foundation proudly invites not-for-profit organizations and public sector service organizations that carry out charitable projects and/or services in Boone County to apply for a community grant funded by the Melvin & Mildred Banks Grant Fund and the Wilbur & William Cummings Grant Fund. Boone County Community Foundation • 600 S. State St., Belvidere IL 61008 (815) 544-7231 • www.boonecountycf.org
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2021 TRACTOR PULLING CONTEST
AT THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR
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Boone County Livestock Auction Sponsored by the Boone County Auction Association, NFP, Inc.
Thursday, August 12, 2021 5:00 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds Livestock Show Arena Selling order: beef steers, lambs, goat wethers, dairy products, dairy steers, and swine with champions selling first in each department Support 4-H Youth Quality Meat for Your Freezer Boone County 4-H members will be selling prize winning steers, pigs, lambs, goat wethers, chickens, ducks, geese, turkeys, and rabbits exhibited at the county fair.
Fur & Feather Auction Saturday, August 14, 2021 3:00 p.m. Boone County Fairgrounds, Livestock Arena
Premium #3719 6,000 Lbs. N.A. Tractors - 1st - 8th Plc. $220-$190-$155-$125-$100-$80-$70-$60 Premium #3720 5,000 Lbs. NA Super Stock/Pro Field Tractors 1st - 7th Plc. $350-$280-$230-$200-$170-$150-$120
Thursday, Aug. 12th at 10 AM Premiums offered $5,120 REQUIREMENTS FOR FARM TRACTOR PULLERS:
1st Thru 7th Place $170 - $120 - $90 - $80 - $70 - $60 - $50 3700 Class A - 5,000 lb. - no blower 3701 Class B - 6,000 lb. - no blower 3702 Class C - 7,000 lb. - no blower 3703 Class D - 10,000 lb. - no blower 3704 Class E - 10,000 lb. - with blower 3705 Class F - 12,000 lb. - no blower 3706 Class G - 12,000 lb. - with blower 3709 Class H - 14,000 lb. - with blower
Entry fee $21, ea. exhibitor will receive 1 free gate pass. No cut tires, no dual wheels, no 4WD or MFWD tractors. Class A,B & C 2,300 RPM Class D, E, F, G & H 2,800 RPM
Weigh-in between 7-9 AM. Pulls begin at 10 AM. Social Security Number Required. Enter at McKinley Ave.
REQUIREMENTS FOR PRO FARM TRACTOR ALTERED FARM STOCK PULLING CONTEST
Thursday, Aug. 12th at 2 PM Premium Number: 3735, Pro Farm Tractors 10,000 Lbs. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th $337 $262 $225 $187 $150 $112 $75 $31 Entry Fee For Class #3735 (RPM No Limit)
Selling order: Poultry & Rabbits For more information, contact the Boone County Auction Association, NFP, Inc. at (815) 544-9233.
ENJOY THE FAIR!
Serving The Area For Over 40 Years! Buck Bros., is your local John Deere dealer, with locations in Hampshire, Harvard, Wauconda & Libertyville. We would like to thank you for your past business and we look forward to serving your future needs. We are proud to offer a full line of John Deere equipment for everyone from Farmers to Homeowners and Commercial Contractors to Municipalities.
Premium #3721 7,000 Lbs. N.A. Super Stock/Pro Field Tractors 1st - 12th Plc. $280-$220-$180-$140-$120-$110-$100-$90-$80-$70-$60-$50 Premium #3722 7,800 Lbs. Pro Stock Diesel Trucks - 1st - 7th Plc. $450-$350-$300-$250-$225-$200-$175 Premium #3723 11,000 lbs. Too Hot To Farm Tractors - 1st - 10th Plc. $300-$240-$190-$175-$135-$115-$100-$90-$80-$75 Premium #3724 10,000 lbs. Pro Farm Tractors - 1st - 6th Plc. $380-$320-$275-$220-$160-$145 Premium #3725 6,000 lbs. Light Super Stock Tractors - 1st - 10th Plc. $400-$320-$260-$230-$180-$150-$130-$120-$110-$100 Premium #3726 6,300 lbs. Altered Trucks - 1st - 7th Plc. $350-$280-$230-$200-$170-$150-$120 Premium #3727 6,500 Lbs. Open - 1st - 10th Plc. $300-$240-$190-$175-$135-$115-$100-$90-$80-$75 Premium #3728 6,200 lbs. Super Stock Trucks - 1st - 12th Plc. $375-$295-$240-$185-$160-$145-$135-$120-$105-$95-$80-$65 Premium #3729 Stock Semi 2300rpm & NO CHIPS - 1st - 8th Plc. $210-$185-$160-$135-$110-$85-$65-$50 Premium #3730 Open Semi - 1st - 8th Place $210-$185-$160-$135-$110-$85-$65-$50 Premium #3731, ECONO Mod Mini-Rod Tractors - 1st - 12th Plc. $325-$300-$250-$175-$120-$95-$70-$50-$40-$30-$24-$21 All participants must show certification of tractor weight prior to pull. Illini State Pullers Association 2021 rules will be used.
ROCK COUNTY PULLERS INC.
Premium No.: 3737, Class J Altered Farm 6,000 Lbs. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th $170 $120 $90 $80 $70 $60 $50 Premium No.: 3738, Class K Altered Farm 12,000 Lbs. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th $170 $120 $90 $80 $70 $60 $50 $21 Entry Fee For Classes #3737 & #3738 (Limited to 3000 RPM) Requirements for Premium Nos. 3733-3739 (Pro Stock/Altered Farm Stock, No alcohol powered tractors) Tractors pulling on Thursday are: Stock tractors having alterations to increase power. Safety equip. mandatory. Certified weight accepted for Pro Stock Tractors only. Pro Stock Tractors cannot pull in Altered Farm Stock Tractor classes. Altered Farm Stock Tractors are allowed to have “P” pumps. Altered Farm Stock Tractors may be sanctioned. Altered Farm Stock Tractors must be weighed in on scale at fairgrounds by Noon the day of pull. A tractor may pull only in two classes & only once in a class. All Tractor Pulling Contest Standardized Rules apply to the Altered Farm Stock Tractors. Fly wheel must be steel. Illini State Altered Farm Stock Tractor Rules apply also. Further information obtained by calling Jack Ratcliffe, 815-262-4242. Trophy awarded in each class.
Saturday, Aug. 14th at 7:30 AM •Kids 10 hp Stock - 900 lbs. •12 hp Stock - 1,050 lbs. •18 hp Stock - 1,050 lbs. •25 hp Stock - 1,200 lbs. •10 hp Altered Stock-1,050 lbs. •12 hp Altered Stock-1,050 lbs. •18 hp Altered Stock-1,050 lbs.
•18 hp Mod Stock - 1,050 lbs. •18 hp Pro Stock - 1,050 lbs. •18 hp Open Super Stock - 1,050 lbs. •Turbo Diesel Class - 1,200 lbs.
Hook Fees - $10 per member / $15 for non-member. Prizes - 80% Pay Back. Rock County Pullers, Inc. Rules apply. Contact Scott Sandberg 815-509-5843 for more information or visit www.rockcountypullers.com.
Weak End Antique Tractor Pullers Prizes: 3 Trophies in each class with the exception of open gear class.
Saturday, Aug. 14th at 8 AM WEIGHT CLASSES • 3500 lb. or less • 4100 lb. or less • 5100 lb. or less • 6100 lb. or less • 7100 lb. or less
• 3750 lb. or less • 4600 lb. or less • 5600 lb. or less • 6600 lb. or less • 7600 lb.
Please come visit us for any of your equipment needs or let us come to you. We offer in the field service and outside parts sales
STREET STOCK & SUPER STOCK 4-WHEEL DRIVE TRUCKS
www.buckbrosinc.com info@buckbrosinc.com
Premiums offered $1,124 Thursday, Aug. 12th at 2 PM
Weak End Antique Tractor Pullers Club 2021 Rules
WEIGHT CLASSES
The age limit of tractors is Pre-1954 (December 31, 1953 or older). Each tractor will be allowed two hooks.
1810 N. Division St., Harvard, IL 60033 • 815-943-4461
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Premium Number 1st 3801. 6,800 lbs. Street Stock $100 3802. 6,200 lbs. Super Stock $150 3804. 8,000 lbs. Stk Diesel Truck $100 3800. 8,000 lbs. Open Diesel Truck $100
2nd $75 $112 $75 $75
3rd $50 $75 $50 $50
4th $25 $37 $25 $25
SIDING • ROOFING • GUTTERS
TRACTION BARS ALLOWED FOR ALL DIESEL CLASSES.
SEE US AT THE FAIR!
Trucks in these classes are not allowed on the infield before 10 AM. Weigh-in from 8:00 - 11:45 AM on the fairgrounds scale the day of the pull. Entry Fee: Stock Classes - $21. Entry Fee: Super Stock Class - $31.
EVERYTHING UNDER THE ROOF
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Household, Boat and RV Storage Sizes Available from 5’ x 10’ thru 25’ x 40’
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And two locations in Capron— Main Street and Wooster Street Capron, Illinois
ILLINI STATE PULLERS Premiums offered $18,890 Thursday, Aug. 12th at 6:30 PM Semi Class 20,000 lbs. Street Stock Local Pullers Welcome Certified Weight Required. Registration held in building behind Judges Stand - use McKinley Ave. entrance back side of fairgrounds. Weigh-in from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. on the fairgrounds scale the day of the pull. Entry Fee: $21. Local Semis Welcome. Certified weight required. Contact: Jack Ratcliffe 815-262-4242 for info.
GARDEN TRACTOR PULLING Saturday, Aug. 14th at 9 AM WEIGHT CLASSES Jr. Amateur - 1,100 lbs. & not more than 18 hp. 23 x 10.5 x 12 Lawn turf tires.
Sr. Amateur - 1,200 lbs. & not more than 18 hp. 23 x 10.5 x 12 Lawn turf tires. 1st - 8th Place $50-$40-$35-$30-$25-$20-$15-$10
Contact Scott Sandberg 815-509-5843 For More Information.
Entry Fee $6 for each class entered. Amateur entries taken at 8:30 AM Premiums offered - $450 Conserve FS, Inc. is furnishing the Big A water truck.
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Come Check Us Out At Our Boone County Fair Booth for Free Giveaways BrianWadsworth.com Like Us On Facebook @WadsworthForSheriff Together We Can Keep Boone County Safe!
Paid for by Brian Wadsworth For Boone County Sheriff. A copy of our report is filed (or will be) filed with the IL State Board of Elections.
Proud Supporter Of The Boone County Fair We Carry High Quality Brands....
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DALE RHODE & The Crossroads Band & The Crossroads Band Opening For Grandstand Show
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A Boone County Favorite Playing Traditional Country Music
Deadline: Fri., August 6th @ 5PM
Boone County Republican Annual Photo Contest At The Boone Count y Fair, Aug. 10th-15th Vote For Your Favorite Child Ages Under 3, 3-6,
& Favorite Pet. NO ENTRY FEE! Applications Available For Boone Co. Election Judges At The Fair! RAFFLE TICKETS FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WILL BE SOLD HERE!
Check Our
14th 14th PM PM
For Candidate Meet & Greet Schedule
Photos displayed at the Republican tent at the Boone County Fair. Cash prizes will be awarded plus a Queen’s Prize in each category. Register picture, not larger than 8x10 (no frame) at: The Boone County Shopper, 112 Leonard Ct., Belvidere We Are Not Responsible For Photos That Get Damaged Due To Weather Or Other Reasons. A copy of this report will be on file with the Boone County Clerk and the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Expertise & Experience • Burials • Cremation Columbarium • Pre-Burial Arrangements • Monument Markers And Memorials Cemetery Lots $850 to $900 Grave Openings $950 (Weekends Slightly More)
Columbarium Double Niche $2500 (Includes Engraving)
BCelvidere emetery Association
Frank Lloyd Wright Pettit Chapel 1121 N. Main, Belvidere 815-547-7642
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boonecountyfair.com • JUST NORTH OF BELVIDERE ON RT. 76 TUESDAY, AUGUST 10TH Discounted admission $6 all day. Children 10 & under free all day, all six days. NON-LIVESTOCK BLDG. CLOSED TODAY ONLY FOR JUDGING Commercial Exhibit Halls Open At 12 Noon 7:30 AM 4-H Poultry Show Poultry Building 8:30 AM 4-H Horse Show Outside Horse Arena 12 PM Flag Raising - VFW Color Guard Grandstand 12 PM Harness Racing Grandstand (Free) 12-1 PM Music by Hallie (Country/Bluegrass) Entertainment Pav. (Free) 2:30-5:30 PM Galaxy (Classic Country Band) Entertainment Pav. (Free) 5-8 PM Weigh-In Swine Jr. & Open Show Swine Barn 7-10 PM Dale Rhode & The Crossroads Band (Country) Entertainment Pav. (Free) 7:30 PM QUEEN PAGEANT & LITTLE MISS PAGEANT Grandstand (Free) (Sponsored by Byron Bank, 95.3 “The Bull”)
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11TH All Exhibit Halls Open at 10 AM Midway Ride Specials from 12 Noon to 5 PM 7:30 AM Open & Junior Poultry Show 8 AM Open Rabbit Show 8:30 AM 9 AM 10-11:30 AM
4-H Carcass & Purebred Swine Shows 4-H Sheep & 4-H Horse Shows (Speed Event & Trail Dressage) Kids Day (Games & Contests) (Sponsored by Midland States Bank)
Poultry Building Rabbit Show Room (Behind Livestock Arena) Swine Barn Livestock Buildings Gazebo Park (Free) (Behind Exhibit Hall #3)
Compete in Sack Races, Balloon Blowing, Bubble Gum Chewing, Egg Toss & Watermelon Eating for Trophies & Prizes. Ages 8 & Under, 9-12.
12 PM 12-1 PM 12-5 PM 2-3 PM
Harness Racing Orion Samuelson (WGN Chicago Radio Legend) REDUCED CARNIVAL RIDES 95.3 The Bull’s Chip Messiner (One-Man Country Band)
Grandstand (Free) Entertainment Pav. (Free) Midway Entertainment Pav. (Free)
Grandstand Shows
LIVE IN CONCERT!
DIAMOND RIO
Saturday, Aug. 14th @ 8 PM Grandstand/Track $25 6:30-7:20 PM Dale Rhode & The Crossroads Band (Warm Up Band for Grandstand Show)
Multi Event Truck Pull With SHOOT OUT CHALLENGE! Wednesday, August 11th 6:30 PM, $10 WITH 2 NEW EVENTS!
Harness & Colt Racing
ATV 4 Wheeler Racing
Tuesday & Wednesday Aug. 10th & 11th 12:00 PM FREE Grandstand
Friday, Aug. 13th, 10 AM - 1 PM Bleachers FREE!
Contests held during band breaks - Ages 15 & Older Watermelon Eating, Seed Spitting, Bubble Gum Blowing, Twinkie Eating, Soda Drinking. Prizes: 1st $15, 2nd $10, 3rd $5 Each Contest
1 PM 3 PM 4 PM 4 PM 4-5 PM 5 PM 5 PM 6 PM 6 PM 6:30 PM 6:30 PM
Dairy VIP Classes Dairy Arena Mule & Pony Team Driving Obstacle Course Outside Horse Arena 4-H Beef Carcass Show Livestock Arena Mule & Horse Team Driving Obstacle Course Outside Horse Arena Jung’s Tae Kwon Do Demonstration Entertainment Pav. (Free) Antique Tractor Parade Grandstand (Free) Horses (Draft or Light) Team Driving, Obstacle Course Outside Horse Arena 4-H Rabbit Show Livestock Arena Team Feed Race Obstacle Course Outside Horse Arena 4-H Driving Drill Team Outside Horse Arena DIESEL & GAS TRUCK SHOOTOUT CHALLENGE (Sponsored by Burger King & Alta Equipment Co.) With 2 New Events - 1,050 lbs. Super Stock Garden Tractors & 6,800 lbs. Grandstand ($10) Gas Stock Truck (2-day total distance event)
7-10 PM
Grass Attack Band (Bluegrass/Country)
Entertainment Pav. (Free)
Balance of Fair week schedule on next pages
GENERAL ADMISSION “THE MOST FOR YOUR ENTERTAINMENT DOLLAR”
TUESDAY..............................................................$6 WEDNESDAY.........................................................$7 THURSDAY SENIOR CITIZENS’ DAY (FREE 65 & older)...........................$7 FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY ..............................$7 ADVANCE SEASON PASSES ...................................$20 (SEASON PASSES AT THE GATE $22.00)
CHILDREN 10 & Under ..........FREE!
Wednesday & Thursday
K I D S ’ DAY G A M E S 10 AM By The Gazebo Trophies, Prizes - FREE To Enter
Times stated are approximate and may be changed to fit the schedule. We will do our best to follow the program.
Ticket Office Located At Main Gate #1
Queen Pageant & Little Miss Pageant
Next Level Pro Bull Riding
Tuesday, Aug. 10th, 7:30 PM FREE Track And Grandstand
Tractor And Truck Pull
Thursday, Aug. 12th, 10 AM - 6 PM $5 General
Friday, Aug. 13th, 7:00 PM $12 Grandstand
Robbo’s Extreme Demolition Derby
Trucks, Tractors, Mini Rods, Semis 6:30 PM $12 Grandstand
Sunday, Aug. 15th, 1 PM & 6 PM $12 Grandstand Each Show To Enter Go To: derbyicons.com
Ticket Office Hours Before Fair: Thursday & Friday, Aug. 5th & 6th (9-6); Saturday, Aug. 7th (9-4); Sunday, Aug. 8th (8-4); Monday, Aug. 9th (8-8)
Ticket Hotline: 815-547-4503
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SENIORS 65+ FREE ADMISSION TO THE FAIR All Exhibit Halls Open at 10 AM • Midway Ride Ham Dinners at Grange Food Complex from 1
This Section Sponsored By the Following Businesses
Henninger Family
Take Your Party Under The TENT Tent, Table & Chair Rentals Call Us For Custom Awnings & Boat Covers
Five Generations
Proud Sponsor Of The Pedal Pull Contest Sunday Aug. 15th At 10 AM Livestock Arena
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR! General & Specialized Trucking • Flatbeds • Stepdecks 815-332-2484 1202 Ipsen Rd., Belvidere www.gallano.com
815.874.1588
3455 S. Mulford Rd., Rockford, IL 61109 info@bergtents.com • www.bergtents.com
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR We Are Your Helpful Hardware Place
4-H Goat Show & Junior Shee 4-H Crossbreed Swine Show 4-H Dairy & Beef Shows Kids Day (Games & Contests) (Sponsored by Midland States B See Wednesday Schedule 10 AM-6 PM TRACTOR/TRUCK PULLS 11 AM-5 PM REDUCED CARNIVAL RIDES 11:30 AM-2 PM Gene Shepherd & Mike Schne Country Band 12-2 PM Matthew Wundrow Band (Polka /Country) 1 PM Junior Dairy Goat Show 2:30-4:30 PM Acoustic Millennium Band (Classic/Folk Rock) 4 PM Jr. Draft Horse Performance & Ending w/An Open 6-Horse H (Sponsored By Byron Bank) 5 PM 4-H Livestock Auction 5:30-10 PM Kevin Burns - Good Vibration Beachside Music Show 6 PM Mother/Daughter Look Alike C (Sponsored By Parnell Foods) 6:30 PM ILLINI STATE PULLERS Tri County Mini Rods, Semi’s, Mod Tractors, 4X4’s plus more! 7 PM Father/Son Look Alike Contes (Sponsored By Parnell Foods)
FRIDAY, AUGU
All Exhibit Halls Open at 10 AM • Midway Opens Fish Dinners at Grange Food Complex from 11 A 8 AM 8:30 AM 9 AM
Belvidere Ace Hardware 815-544-9888 Corner of Main & Meadow
Selective Hughes/Burrus - DeKalb King Superior Northrup Channel - Asgrow - Credenza Seed Jack Ratcliffe
Locally owned & operated by Dave & Brian Gallano
8 AM 8:30 AM 9 AM 10 AM
4095 Townhall Rd • Belvidere, IL 61008 Mobile: (815) 262-4242 • Home: (815) 547-6173
9 AM 9 AM 10 AM - 1 PM 12-3 PM 3:30-4:30 PM 4 PM 5-6 PM 6:30 PM 7-10 PM 7 PM
Dairy Goat Show - Open Class Junior Market Barrow Show Open Sheep, Dairy & Beef Show Plus Junior Dairy & Beef Draft Horse Halter Show Pony Halter & Performance Clas ATV 4-Wheeler Racing (Sponsored by Hammertime Spor Detour Band (50s & 60s Country Magic by Herb Rosene 4-H Master Showmanship Conte Mary Lee’s School of Dance Open Wether Show Silver Creek Band (Country) NEXT LEVEL PRO BULL RIDING (Sponsored by Berg Industries, O Cosmo, Bel Rock Asphalt, Gallano
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VISIT US AT THE FAIR! (Across From The Donut Building)
LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT
Mortgage Experience
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Please Stop By Our Tent & Visit BOONE With Local Officials. COUNTY
REPUBLICANS Don’t Forget To Stop By & Vote For Your Favorite Child & Pet In Our Annual Photo Contest At The Fair. RAFFLE TICKETS FOR OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISER WILL BE SOLD HERE Register To Vote In The Next Election (Need Two Valid ID’s) A copy of this report will be on file with the Boone County Clerk and the Illinois State Board of Elections.
STOP BY THE KEEN AGE CENTER GAZEBO AT THE BOONE CO. FAIR
QUILT RAFFLE
NICE THINGS IN LAMB & WOOL
Offering Pre-K 3 & Pre-
10828 CALEDONIA RD., BELVIDERE 815-895-9678 • COMPLETESHEEPSHOPPE.COM
2141 Henry Luckow Ln. Belvidere 815-544-9893
Boone Center Spread.indd 8
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Girls’ Volleyball • Co-Ed So
HAVE A GREAT TIME AT THE FAIR! WE CLEAN: CARPETS l UPHOLSTERY l TILE WE ALSO OFFER RESIDENTIAL CLEANING, DUSTING, VACUUMING, MOPPING & MORE!
$1 Per Ticket or $5 For 6
Boone County Council On Aging Keen Age Center
1225 E. 2nd St. A STRONG FOUNDAT Belvidere 815-547-5346 Academic Excellence ~ Spo
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, Rt. 76, Belvidere countyfair.com
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Belvidere Auto Clinic 301 W. Locust • 779-552-8559
See You At The Fair!
We Are Located Between Spud Hut And C&H Cabinet Gallery
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We Are Proud Supporters Of
THE AREA’S BEST FAIR! NEW SESSION - Fitness & Aquatic Classes Begin August 16th Swim Lessons Begin Sept. 6th
Belvidere For Youth Development Family For Healthy Living
YMCA
1989 Belford North Dr., Belvidere 815.544.9244 (815) 544-6631
Steve Cadie Automotive
Pre-K 4, Kindergarten Through 8th Grade NDATION - A FAMILY ATMOSPHERE
~ Sports ~ Art ~ Music ~ Spanish ~ Science Lab Ed Soccer • Girls’ & Boys’ Basketball & Track
321 North State St. Belvidere, IL 61008
STEVE CADIE CATHY CADIE
Family Owned and Operated
Comfort Solutions
We Hope Eveyone Has A Great Fair!
Heating and Air Conditioning
Your Hometown Bryant Dealer
3535 Rt. 76, Poplar Grove
unday Worship
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Experienced • Professional
596 N. Appleton Rd. Belvidere, IL
Heating & Cooling System
815-218-6271
1348 FAIRGROUNDS RD., BELVIDERE 815-975-9546 • dixonautosales.com
Water Treatment From Our Family To Yours
815-544-0800
comfortsolutions.biz keithanders7@live.com
www.mrgoodwater.com
Water Softeners Whole House Filtration Systems Drinking Water Systems Iron & Odor Removal Systems Salt & Water Delivery Service Automatic Service, Free Water Test Service Repairs
See Us In Building #3. Same Place For 17 Years!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR BOOTH Serving The Rockford Area Since 1949
1877 Daimler Rd., Rockford • 815-398-3434 (Across From CherryVale Mall)
rockforddc.com
Owned and operated by Lyle & Patti Lee
Comfort Dog Ministry ~ Active Youth Ministry
We Are Your Local Dealer
ENJOY THE FAIR!
Lee Auction Service
belvidere.org
Moving?? Need A Truck?
24 Hour Towing
Have A Great Time At The Boone County Fair!
Belvidere • 815-544-8058
SEE YOU AT THE FAIR!
We Are South Of The Swine Barns
Complete Car Care Since 1978
For Social Responsibility
0 W. LOCUST ST., BELVIDERE • (815) 547-5307
Quality Pre-Owned Vehicles
815-988-0249 www.leeauctionservice.com State license no. 440000200
We will see you at the 4-H Livestock & Wood Carving Auctions.
Join us in celebrating our freedom at our great Boone County Fair! Hope to see you there, enjoy the Fair. City of Belvidere Employees and Elected Officials
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OFFICERS President......................Lyle Lee, Belvidere Vice President......Jack Ratcliffe, Belvidere Secretary.......Susan Banks, Cherry Valley Treasurer.............Paul Zeien Jr., Belvidere
DIRECTORS John Henninger Kim Hughes Ed Kasper Teri Keegan Chip Messiner Jeremy Meyers Joe Muzzillo John Null Rick O’Dell Dean Page
Dayle Paulson Steve Paulson Butch Peters Tom Ratcliffe J.J. Richards Bob Scherer Rocky Temple Jeff Vance Brad Walter Al Henninger, Honorary Director
John Henninger & Pat Henninger, Superintendents of Concessions Mary Jean Lane & Pam McClain Superintendents of Non-Livestock Exhibits Butch Peters, Brad Walter, Jeff Vance & Steve Paulson Superintendents of Livestock
Food Served by The Granges in Boone County 11 AM until Gone Baked Ham Dinner on Thursday Fish Dinner on Friday Char-Broiled Chicken on Saturday Char-Broiled Pork Chops on Sunday
The One-Room Schoolhouse
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The 2021 Board Would Like To Welcome You To The Boone County Fair. We Hope You Have A GREAT Time.
Ruth Blasingame Gordon Butt JoEllen Coleman Ed Cosman Albert Ebel, III Adam Ellwanger Don Ellwanger Dave Geske Sharyn Geske Todd Hegge
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All Exhibit Halls Open at 10 AM • Midway Opens at 12 Noon Charcoal-Broiled Pork Chop Dinners at Grange Food Complex from 11 AM until Gone. 8:30-9:30 AM Church Service Entertainment Pav. (Free) Conducted by Gideon’s International 9 AM Alpaca Show Large Tent Near Gate 3 9:30 AM No. Illinois Outlaws Riding/Shooting Exhibition Pony Arena (Free) 10 AM Junior Dairy Cattle - Pee Wee Show Dairy Arena 10 AM Pedal Pushers Pull Livestock Arena (Free) (Sponsored by A.R. Henninger Family) 12 PM Wood Carvings Auction Oak Glen Rd. (Free) 12:30-1:30 PM Lip Sync Contest Entertainment Pav. (Free) 1 PM DEMOLITION DERBY By Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions Grandstand ($12) 1:30 - 3 PM Karaoke Contest Entertainment Pav. (Free) 6 PM The Boone Boys’ Band 40th Anniversary Show & Celebration Entertainment Pav. (Free) 6 PM DEMOLITION DERBY By Robbo’s Extreme Derby Promotions Grandstand ($12)
2 S SPUD HUT
SUNDAY, AUGUST 15TH
GATE 1
Route 76
All Exhibit Halls Open at 10 AM • Midway Opens at 12 Noon Charcoal-Broiled Chicken Dinners at Grange Food Complex from 11 AM until Gone. 7:30 AM Rock County Pullers Grandstand (Free) 8 AM Amateur Garden Tractor Pulls Grandstand (Free) 8 AM Weak End Antique Tractor Pulls Grandstand (Free) 9 AM Open Sheep Show Sheep Barn 9 AM Open & Jr. Steer & Dairy Show Classes Livestock & Dairy Show Holstein & All Other Breeds Arenas 9 AM Pony Performance & Hitch Classes Pony Arena 9 AM Boer Goat Open Show Large Tent Near Gate 3 9:30 AM Amateur Talent Contest Sign Up Jrs. Up To Age 14, Seniors Ages 15-21 Entertainment Pav. (Free) 10 AM Draft Horse Wagon Hitch Class Starting with 6 Horse Hitch Horse Arena (Sponsored by Byron Bank) 10:30 AM Junior Talent Contest Begins Entertainment Pav. (Free) 12:30 PM Senior Talent Contest Begins Entertainment Pav. (Free) 1st Place - $200, 2nd Place - $150, 3rd Place - $100 1 PM Pony Hitch Classes Pony Arena 2 PM Supreme Gr. Champ. Dairy Selected Dairy Arena 3 PM Fur, Feather & Wether Auction Livestock Arena (Free) 4-5 PM Main Street Players of Boone County Theatre Group Entertainment Pav. (Free) 4:30-7 PM Gene Shepherd & Mike Schneider On The Grounds Country Band 5-6 PM Celia’s Dance Center Performance Entertainment Pav. (Free) 7-10 PM The Missing Links (Classic Rock/R&B Band) Entertainment Pav. (Free) 6:30-7:20 PM Dale Rhode & The Crossroads Band Grandstand (Warm Up Band for Grandstand Show) 8 PM DIAMOND RIO Grandstand/Track ($25)
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GATE 4
EXHIBITOR PARKING
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FREE ATTRACTIONS
Mr. D’s House of Magic & Illusion Between Wee Farm & Gazebo In The Shade SHOWTIMES: Tuesday-Friday 12, 2, 5 & 7 PM • Saturday 2:30, 5:30, 7 & 8:30 PM Sunday 1 & 2:30 PM
Zoli’s Chainsaw Wood Carving On Prairie Road South of Gate 2 SHOWTIMES: Wednesday-Saturday 11 AM, 2 & 5 PM • Sunday Auction at 12 Noon ATV Racing by Kickabuda Promotions Grandstand Bleachers SHOWTIME: Friday, 10 AM
Kids Day Games & Contests Behind Exhibit Hall # 3 SHOWTIMES: Wednesday & Thursday, 10 AM
Pedal Pushers Tractor Pull Livestock Show Arena SHOWTIME: Sunday, 10 AM
Antique Tractors On Display with Antique Gas Engines North of Gate 3 - ON DISPLAY DAILY - 200 Plus Tractors
Wee Farm Petting Zoo
Behind Exhibit Hall 3 # OPEN DAILY - 9:30 AM - 8:30 PM
One Room School House South End of Track OPEN DAILY - 10 AM - 6 PM
The Boone County Grange Museum North of The Sheep Barn OPEN DAILY - 10 AM - 6 PM (Sunday Until 5 PM)
Gene Shepherd & Mike Schneider Band Strolling The Grounds SHOWTIMES: Thursday, 11:30 AM - 2 PM, Friday & Saturday, 4:30-7 PM
Magic Mike Strolling the Grounds Afternoons & Evenings Wed. - Sun.
TALENTED RESCUE DOGS From Around The Country Perform Amazing Feats Of Skill! South Side of Big Thunder Rd. Across from Antique Tractors Near Gate 3 SHOWTIMES: Tues.-Fri. 1, 3 & 6 PM • Sat. 11 AM, 1, 3 & 6 PM, Sun. 11 AM, 1 & 3 PM
PORK PORK CHOP CHOP REVUE REVUE
BARNYARD BUDDIES Present A Show Featuring Fabulous Stunts & Laughable Antics! Corner of Prairie & Big Thunder Rd., South of Gate 2
Open Daily 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
SHOWTIMES: Tues.-Thurs. 2 & 5 PM • Fri. & Sat. 12, 2 & 5 PM Sun. 12:30 & 2:30 PM
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Boone County Drivers
W WE E WA WAN NT T Y YO OU U!!
DEMOLITION DERBY SUNDAY, AUG. 15TH AT THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR 1:00 PM SHOW 6:00 PM SHOW
Cool Down In Our Air Conditioned Tent. Celebrate Our
16 Year Anniversary With 0% or 16% OFF
OPEN WIRE
BEGINNER
MINI VANS SUVs
1st Place. . .$1,600 2nd Place.....$800 3rd Place. . . . .$400 4th Place......$200 5th Place......$100
$1,100 $600 $300 $200 $100
$1,000 $500 $300 $200 $100
MINI COMPACT CARS 1st Place. . .$1,600 2nd Place.....$800 3rd Place. . . . .$400 4th Place......$200 5th Place......$100
FAIR CLASS BIG CARS
TRUCK CLASS 1/2 TON
$1,000 $500 $300 $200 $100
$1,100 $600 $300 $200 $100
$1,000 & TROPHY FOR BOONE COUNTY RESIDENT THAT PLACES THE HIGHEST AT 1 PM & 6 PM SHOWS! DRIVERS: FOR RULES GO TO THE PAGE OF... Robbos Extreme Derby Promotions Bring your car to Gate 6 off McKinley Ave on Sunday FOR MORE INFO: 309-285-4710
FOR 60 MO.
for qualifying customers & equipment
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Belvidere • Rockford • Freeport
17,000
In Prize Money
BOB’S MASONRY: Brick, block, stone, and stone foundation repair, chimney repair, tuck pointing, and new construction. Serving Belvidere for over 30 years. Call 815-703-6747.
HELP WANTED: Service technician installer and delivery driver. Full and part time. Must have clean driving record. Apply Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM. Affordable Water, 214 W. Menomonie, Belvidere.
COMPUTER VIRUS REMOVAL and performance tuning. Top rated and local computer and laptop repair. AIDA Electronics, 13549 Julie Drive, Poplar Grove, 815-765-0300, aidaelectronics. com.
EMPLOYMENT - Full or part time groundskeeper. Duties include: Operating weedeater, mowing, mulching, trimming and pulling weeds. Pay dependent upon ability. Summerfield Zoo, 815-519-4686. FREE WOOD AND wood chips, 815547-9679.
GRANDMA’S RESTAURANT: Wanted experienced servers. Apply within 320 Chrysler Drive, Belvidere.
WE ARE PROUD SPONSORS OF
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LOOKING FOR PERSON for personal care. Part time, flexible hours. Willing to train. $15/hour cash. 815-544-5107 (land line), please leave message.
Boone County Democratic Party
HELP WANTED: Receptionist/ Office full/part time. Must know QuickBooks. Please apply in person Monday-Friday 8 AM-5 PM. Affordable Water, 214 W. Menomonie, Belvidere.
Visit Our Booth August 10-15
2021 Boone County Fair Queen Pageant
At The Boone County Fair
Good Luck Yaratzen Avila
Get Information About: • Voter Registration • Volunteering • Intern/Scholarship Program • Becoming An Election Judge
Friday, August 13th 140 N. State St., Belvidere, IL 61008
Celebrating Hispanic Businesses from 4-10 PM
815-544-5144
With Special Guest Comptroller Susana Mendoza
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Stop By Our Tent, See The Brands We Carry! “PIT STOP” ON-FARM TIRE SERVICE
Paid for by Boone County Democratic Central Committee.
STREET STOCK DIESEL
SHOOTOUT Longest Combined Distance Will Win!
When you need On-The-Farm Tire Service in a hurry, just call us. We can cut your downtime down to size.
We’re Located Across From The Firemen’s Donut Stand
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Thursday, July 15th, 7 PM At Kane County Fair Wednesday, July 28th, 6:30 PM At Ogle County Fair Wednesday, August 11th, 6:30 PM At Boone County Fair
STOCK GAS SHOOTOUT 6,800 LBS WEDS, AUG 11TH 6:30 PM & THURS, AUG 12TH 2:00 PM LONGEST COMBINED DISTANCE WILL WIN!
Rules Found At www.IlliniStatePullers.com
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LIVE ON-SITE AUCTION! ‘Smith Tool & Equipment Auction’
Stairlifts Siding • Roofing • Windows • Gutters
Walk In Shower
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SEE US IN BUILDING 3 BOOTH 46 AT THE FAIR AUG. 10TH-15TH
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7th - 9:00 AM 306 W. Main St., Winnebago, IL 61088 Large Auction of Shop Equip.! Upright Compressors; Power & Hand Tools Incl. Milwaukee, Bosch, DeWalt, Hilti, Delta, Craftsman & More! Pneumatic Tools; Toolboxes; Lawn & Garden Tools & Carts; Steel Parts Indexes; Warehouse Pallet Racking; Much More! First in a Series of Auctions for the Smiths. Please Note Early Start Time! ON-LINE ONLY AUCTION! Hacksauction.hibid.com ‘Americana, Early Antiques, Top Quality Auction’
BIDDING OPENS: MONDAY, AUG. 9th @ 8 AM PREVIEW: MONDAY, AUGUST 9th - 1:00 to 4:00 PM Hack’s Auction Antique Center - 410 W. Third St., Pecatonica, IL 61063 Featuring Early Miniatures & Paintings; Fine Art Pottery Collection-SEG-Roseville-Rozan-Weller-Louwelsa-EoceanMany More Artists; Fancy Clocks; German Bird Cage Music Box; Old Pharmacy Store Collection-Panay Horizontal Show Jars, Country Store & Advertising; Primitives; 19th Century Porcelain Portrait Paintings & Artwork; Civil War & Military; Powder Flasks & Old Peters Ammo; Early Boxes & Tea Chests, Blue/Gray Stoneware-Sleepy Eye-Adv.; RCA ‘Nipper’ Store Display; Mary Gregory Glassware & Royal Bayreuth; (250) Sterling Silver Spoons-Fraternal-Cities-State; Quilts & Textiles; Lighting; Sports; Native American; Historical 1870-1900 Stephenson-JoDaviess-Carroll County Plat Books; Early Toys & Trains-Ives-American Flyer Zephyr Alm. Train Set; Tichnofix Set; Arcade Cast Iron; German Steam Engines; Many More Hard To Find Items! REAL ESTATE AUCTION
SUNDAY, AUGUST 22nd - 1:00 PM
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Friday, Aug. 6th: 9am-4pm Saturday, Aug. 7th: 9am-4pm
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AUG. 15TH, 10 AM
Entries 9 AM In Front Of Building (Only In Person)
137 E. Grant St., Stillman Valley, IL 61084 Ranch-Style 3-BR Home Built in 1964. Attached Garage, No Basement, 1-3/4 Baths, Newer Roof. Home Need Updating. Lot Size: 66’ x 95’. Close to Schools. Estate of Victor Smith. Please Contact Hack’s for terms, details and/or private showing. Ernest Steinmann Trust ‘CLASSIC CAR, FARM TRACTOR, EQUIP. & ANTIQUE AUCTION’ 8878 County Road C, Argyle, WI 53504 Large 2- Ring Auction. Located NW of Monroe, WI Featuring The Ernest & Joyce Steimann Collection! Classic & Vintage Cars; Antique Farm Tractors; Old Cheese Makers Equip. & Huge Copper Jacketed Kettle; Antiques & Collectibles; Many Desirable Items. 1926 Buick Opera Coupe; 1929 Ford Model A Town Sedan; 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline Aerosedan; 1957 Pontiac Super Chief Hardtop; 1969 Opel Kadett-L 2dr Wagon; 1965 Buick Electra 225; 1966 Lincoln Continental 4-Dr. Convertible; 1988 Ford Custom Travel Van; 2011 Lincoln MKS Automobile; 2012 Ford F-150 Lariet Crew Cab Pickup Truck (Only 10,000-Mi); Old Tractors; John Deere A & B Models; 1936 Case C; Case VAC-DC-FC Tractors; Allis-Chalmers 1930’s UC; McCormick-Deering F-12; F-20 & W-30 Tractors; (4) IH Farmall Super M & M Tractors (One w/V-8 Motor); 1937 Twin City MTA; (Most Tractors Running & Restored). IH 100 Ground Driven Manure Spreader; Old Hit & Miss Gas Engines; 1970’s Long 560D 4WD Utility Loader Tractor; Bobcat Skid Loader; Other Farm Machinery. Shop Equip. & Tools; Farm Primitives; Lumber; Antiques & Collectibles; Wildlife Artwork; Advertising; Household Furnishings; Lawn & Garden; More. Great Selection of Nice Classic Cars! Wisc. Lic. No.360-53
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Business Day at The Boone County Fair
ATV/4 WHEELER RACING AT THE BOONE COUNTY FAIR
Tuesday, August 10th Sponsored By
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Friday, August 13th At The Bleachers 10AM-1PM Enter at Gate 6 off McKinley Ave.
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When You Stop At One Of These Businesses For A Business Day Pass Belvidere Board of Realtors Belvidere Cemetery Belvidere Dental - Dr. Kossman Belvidere Family YMCA Belvidere Park District Bill Oswald - State Farm Agent Blackhawk Bank Boone County Council On Aging Boone County Shopper Boone County Transmissions, Inc. Byron Bank C.E.S. Inc. DFA Dairy Brands Edward Jones - Eric Dahl FNBO General Mills
Growth Dimensions Economic Development Heritage Woods of Belvidere Hulsebus Rockford Chiropractic John Morrissey Accountants, Inc. Kris Rodriguez Family Heritage, Globe Life Lisa Turbyville State Farm Belvidere Koteles Family McDonalds Midland States Bank Rosecrance, Belvidere Solutions Bank, Poplar Grove Stillman Bank, E. State St., Rockford The Literacy Council Two Men And A Truck Union Savings Bank Wellness Tree Family Chiropractic Window World of Rockford Weichert Realtors - Tovar Properties, Carrie DuMelle
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Paid for by Scott W. Yunk for Boone County Sheriff. A copy of my report is (or will be) filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections.
Please Attend The Boone County Fair August 10th - August 15th
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See Us At The Fair TO LEARN ABOUT: SERVICES OF THE OFFICE: • Recordings • Property Fraud Alert
VOTER INFORMATION: • Voter Registration • Becoming An Election Judge • Election Questions We Can Always Be Contacted At:
BOONE COUNTY CLERK & RECORDER 1212 LOGAN AVENUE, SUITE 103 BELVIDERE, IL 61008 815-544-3103 countyclerk@boonecountyil.org
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Thank You!
Thank you to all of our family, friends & sponsors for making the
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THANKS AGAIN! See You Next Year
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TIMBER RIDGE FIREWOOD - Now selling hardwood campfire wood in bags, $5. Free delivery Belvidere area, 4 bag minimum. Also selling bulk oak firewood. 847-636-4916.
The Lord’s Prayer Our Father who art in heaven, Hallowed be thy Name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, As we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, But deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.
HUGE MOVING SALE: FridaySaturday 8:30 AM-5 PM. 15724 Capron Road, Capron. Vintage items; glassware; furniture, old and new. Something for everybody!
GARAGE SALES: 6306-6311 Durness Drive, Caledonia. Thursday-Saturday 8 AM-5 PM. Lots of garden; antiques; miscellaneous. !!OLD GUITARS WANTED!! Gibson, Fender, Martin, Etc. 1930’s to 1980’s. Top dollar paid. Toll free 1-866-433-8277
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Food & Full Bar Available! BELVIDERE MOOSE LODGE #295 575 Beloit Rd.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM GENERAL MILLS PARK 2106 Christi Ln., Belvidere
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*Los ninos de edad escolar tienen que estar presentes para recibir las mochilas. Las mochilas serán distribuidas en el orden en el que lleguen las personas
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FULL TIME truck driver wanted, Class A CDL, hauling local agricultural products, paid hourly with benefits and retirement. Call Heather at 815-420-5788. LINE AD DEADLINE: Noon on Tuesday for publication Thursday. 815-544-2166.
GARAGE SALE: Wednesday 4-6 PM, Thursday and Friday 9 AM-5 PM. Toro self-propelled lawn mower; Stihl trimmer; TV; table and stools; comforters; garden hose hanger; clothing, kids-adult; Christmas; much miscellaneous. Something for everyone! 921 North Main Street, Belvidere.
A Book Signing
With John “Jedwin” Smith Award winning journalist - 2 time Pulitzer finalist. Former Sports Editor of the Belvidere Daily Republican.
Saturday, August 14th, 1-5 PM At The Boone County Museum of History 314 South State St., Belvidere A compilation of his storied career including personal stories of Hank Aaron, Rocky Bleier, Al McGuire, Jerry Glanville, Willie Nelson & many more - including his hometown, Belvidere.
Refreshments Will Be Served. Sponsored By:
SUBDIVISION SALE: Thursday, August 5th - Saturday, August 7th 8 AM-4 PM. Saturday hours 8 AM-1 PM. Wilshire Bluff Subdivision (Wilcox Dr., Squire Ln., Ricky Tr.). Couches; end tables; lamps; curio cabinet; clock; daybed; rocking chair; dishes; bicycles; numerous miscellaneous items. PLAY IN OUR clean and sanitized lounge, temperatures taken, masks worn. All machines sanitized, machines distanced so no dividers needed. Logan Avenue Slots, 6543 Joan Drive, Belvidere. Monday-Thursday 8 AM-12 AM, Friday and Saturday 8 AM-2 AM and Sunday 11 AM-12 AM. NORTHSTAR TC650, slide in pop up truck camper, mint condition, queen size bed extends over cab, refrigerator, heater, 2 burner stove, sink, lots of storage, table converts to second bed, rollout side awning, electric 4 corner jacks, many additional features. Asking $15,900. Mirrocraft 14’ aluminum fish boat, 3hp game fisher gas motor, 5 speed 12 volt trolling motor, $625. 815547-5086.
PLAY BINGO! THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH CARD SALES END AT 12:20 PM BINGO STARTS APPROX. 12:40 PM
Loaded Nachos, Thursday, Aug. 5th, 4:30-6:30 PM $6.00/pp Choice of beef or chicken & dessert.
Pulled Pork, Friday, Aug. 13th, 4:30-6:30 PM
WE OFFER TO GO MEALS
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STOP IN FOR SOME FUN! GAME NIGHT Saturday @ 6:30 PM August 14th
TRIVIA NIGHT Wednesday @ 6:30 PM August 18th
WEDNESDAYS
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Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
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