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74th Anniversary Year!
August 5, 2021 Vol. 75 No. 27
CIRCULATION 20,250
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Published Every Thursday By Ed & Matt Branom
2021 Boone County Fair August 10th - 15th
LAMB LOIN CHOPS $
7.99
See Pages 9-12 For Full Schedule
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Stop By Our Booth
Fun & Games
Boone County Fair Tuesday, August 10th Sunday August 15th Bean Bag Toss For A Chance To Win A FREE “Crazy Mike” Mattress Queen, Full, Twin Your Choice
ENTER TO WIN A FREE House of Carpet up to 760 s.f. See store for details. NAME
Guess the Age Of Our Washing Machine for A Chance To WIN A New Amana Washer!
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Drop Entry Form Off At The Store Or Bring It To The Fair!
GARRY’S:
Your Hometown Flooring Expert For Over 20 Years CARPET • WOOD • LAMINATE • LVT • VINYL • TILE
MATTRESS
APPLIANCES
FURNITURE
In Stock $439
STAINLESS UPRIGHT FREEZER In Stock $719
Serta Recliners $429 Power Lift Chairs $779
Double Sided Queen Mattress Get Double The Life Out Of our Mattress
815-544-4200 2020 N. State St., Belvidere NEXT TO ARBY’S • garrysflooringandhometown.com OPEN 6 DAYS A WEEK: Mon.-Thurs. 10 AM - 5 PM, Fri.-Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM, Sun. Closed
Belvidere Family
YMCA For Youth Development For Healthy Living For Social Responsibility
220 W. LOCUST ST., BELVIDERE
(815) 547-5307 belviderefamilyymca.org
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.