Boone County’s Largest & Most Read Publication 76th Anniversary Year!
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Have A Happy & Safe New Year!
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CALL For A Safe & Reliable FREE RIDE HOME!
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - December 28, 2023
BELVIDERE STORE CLOSING! 9 AM-7 PM OPEN REGULAR HOURS ALL WEEK • DISCOUNTS AT BELVIDERE LOCATION ONLY
ALL FROZEN FOOD
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - December 28, 2023
Think Before You Drink: PLAN AHEAD FOR A SAFE RIDE HOME, ADD US TO YOUR CONTACTS
815-544-2135 or 815-544-2144
ONE BAD DECISION CAN COST A LIFE. Protect yourself, your loved ones & everyone on the road by staying sober & focused behind the wheel this holiday season. If you have been drinking New Year’s Eve and need a ride, DON’T DRIVE...Call the Belvidere Police Dept. (815-544-2135) for a FREE RIDE HOME within the Belvidere city limits. Call the Boone County Sheriff’s Dept. (815-544-2144) for a FREE RIDE HOME within the Boone County limits. Rides are subject to availability.
BELVIDERE CEMETERY ASSOCIATION 1121 N. Main St., Belvidere 815-547-7642
These Area Businesses Wish You A
“Happy & Safe Holiday”
TILFORD’S TOWING & RECOVERY AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR 815-200-1263
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE
LEE AUCTION SERVICE
1204 N. State St., Belvidere 815-547-4747 4950 N. 2nd Street, Loves Park 815-637-1017
Owners: Lyle & Patti Lee leeauctionservice.com 815-988-0249
ALLENS FULL SERVICE TOWING
STUMBLE INN BAR & GRILL
Doug Proudfoot
24/7 Sam Allen 815-995-8413 Chris Allen 847-456-7829
125 W. Main St., Capron 815-569-1442
R.J. DANIELS FUEL & TIRE
changes salon
8094 Fairgrounds Rd., Belvidere 815-544-2118
1444 N. State St., Belvidere 815-544-5000
STYLEHOUSE FURNITURE
J&D COUNTRYSIDE MARATHON
315 S. State St., Belvidere 815-547-6672
13615 Route 76, Poplar Grove 815-765-3729
SOCIETY CLEANERS
TRICIA SMITH
Carpets l Upholstery l Tile 815-601-2501
Boone County State’s Attorney Paid for by Tricia Smith
Additional Safety Tips: DIXON AUTO SALES Your Local Penske Truck Rental Agent 1348 Fairgrounds Rd., Belvidere dixonautosales.com • 815-975-9546
ELLINGSON INSURANCE AGENCY - Matt Ellingson 815-324-1599 • 6660 Newburg Rd., Rockford ellingsoninsuranceagency.com
GALLANO TRUCKING, INC. Specialized Carrier 815-332-2484 • www.gallano.com
STATE FARM Lisa J. Turbyville 163 Cadillac Ct., Belvidere 815-544-2103
• Download a ride service app to your phone. • Designate a driver who agrees not to drink & is responsible to drive you & other partygoers home. • Don’t drive if you’ve been drinking, even if you don’t think you’re over the limit. • Don’t mix prescription drugs or over-the-counter remedies, such as cold medications with alcohol.
DAVE MACE Country Financial 1487 N. State St., Belvidere 815-547-3912
RON WAIT BELVIDERE FAMILY YMCA A United Way Agency 220 W. Locust St., Belvidere belviderefamilyymca.org 815-547-5307
RUSSELL-SMITH INSURANCE & LAW 519 S. Main St., Belvidere • 815-544-3461 cherylrussellsmith.insurance@gmail.com
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - December 28, 2023
BELVIDERE/BOONE COUNTY’S MOST WANTED Boone County Crime Stoppers Will Pay Rewards Up To $1,000 On Information That Leads To The Capture Of These Criminals FUGITIVES WANTED AS OF December 5, 2023. Warrants must be verified before arrest.
32nd Annual
Shop With A Cop & Fireman
Joshua P. Nelson Poplar Grove, IL Offense: FTA - DWR (PTVP) 5’9”, 200 lbs., Brown Hair/Brown Eyes 44 yrs. old
Vincent D. Phiffer Beloit, WI Offense: Petition To Revoke Probation 5’8”, 176 lbs., Black Hair/Brown Eyes 46 yrs. old
The Boone County Crime Stoppers, in cooperation with the Belvidere Walmart Store, hosted the 32nd Annual Shop with a Cop & Fireman on Saturday, December 2nd. Belvidere Officers, Firemen & Boone County Sheriff Deputies joined hands this holiday season bringing a little joy to children in our community. Children shopped with an officer or fireman purchasing Christmas gifts for family members. Gifts were wrapped at the store & sent home with the families.
Jacob P. Ramirez Machesney Park, IL Offense: Petition To Revoke Pretrial Release 5’11”, 140 lbs., Brown Hair/Brown Eyes 19 yrs. old
BOONE COUNTY
815-547-7867
For up to date community info, follow both
WARNING: THE FUGITIVES IN THIS BULLETIN MAY BE DANGEROUS. NEVER CONFRONT THEM, CALL CRIME STOPPERS OR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT. IMPORTANT: Your call is confidential; we never ask your name, & our phones DO NOT HAVE CALLER I.D. If your information leads to an arrest or solves a crime, you will be paid up to $1,000.00. This bulletin is an official publication compiled by the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Belvidere Police Department and Boone County Crime Stoppers. All individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. HARDWOOD FLOORS: We install, sand and finish old and new hardwood floors. We also install laminates. 30 years experience. Free estimates. (You have called the rest, now call the best.) Robert’s Hardwood Floors, Bob 815-547-0407 or 815-761-1679.
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - December 28, 2023
Christmas Coloring Contest 22 WINNERS - $450 TOTAL CASH Your participating Boone County businesses wish to thank all of the children who entered the Christmas Coloring Contest. The 22 winners are listed in this ad. All prizes are cash. The Grand Prize Winner ($100) and 1st Runner-Up ($50) will claim the cash prizes at the Boone County Shopper. All other prizes are to be claimed at the store where the prize was won. First place is $20 and second place is $10.
GRAND PRIZE WINNER 1st - JOY PETERSON, 10
1st - LEVI COTTER, 8
2nd - MASON GUARINO, 10
2nd - NICK SAGE, 9
Belvidere Family
YMCA 1st - ANDY MUHR, 10
1st - VALERIE PEREZ, 11
2nd - RYAN WOOD, 9
2nd - ANTHONY NOBLE, 12
OCTAVIO LOPEZ Age: 10 Winning Entry Turned In At :
STYLEHOUSE 1st - KAITLYN MUHR, 10 2nd - MCKAYLA TISDALE, 10
1ST RUNNER UP
F MARKET IESTA
Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County 1st - SOPHIA BIANCHI, 12 2nd - ELAINA HERRERA, 6
FURNITURE
1st - MAVERICK M FOX, 6
1st - BRYNLEE ABERNATHY, 7
2nd - JULYNN PRUITT, 7
2nd - SOPHIA TAMAYO, 6
EMERSYN MORRIS 1st - WILLIAM BRINKMAN, 9 2nd - DAYANA GUZMAN, 11
Age: 10 Winning Entry Turned In At :
FIESTA MARKET
1st - AUSTIN BONE, 8 2nd - MCKENNA TISDALE, 8
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - December 28, 2023
WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PRINTED PRODUCTS • Circulars/Flyers • Brochures • Postcards • Banners • Yard Signs • Booklets • Door Hangers • Tickets • Business Cards • Envelopes • Letterhead
FLYER
Side by Side for 125 1894 - 2019
Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future.
Celebrating Hand in Hand We Grow! BANNER OFF 10% abor arts & L On P
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R.J. Daniels Fuel & Tire 20Seasonal Special 8094 Fairgrounds Road • Belvidere, IL 61008
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Pre-Season Service On Sale! All Makes And Models
• Change Oil • Lubricate Chassis and Deck • Sharpen & Balance Blades or Replace* • Check Mower Level & Adjust • Inspect, Clean, Regap or Replace Plug(s)* • Clean Engine Cooling Fins & Air Intake • Inspect Powertrain & Add Lubricant • Inspect Belts & Replace* • Check Tire Pressure & Adjust • Clean Battery Terminals • Grease Wheel Spindles & Pivoting Axle
• Inspect & Lubricate Steering System • Inspect & Adjust Carburetor • Test Engine RPM’s & Adjust • Clean Air Filter Element or Replace* • Check Starting, Charging & Ignition Systems • Inspect Shift/Clutch Mechanism & Lubricate • Inspect Throttle-Control Cable, Check Operation • Check Safety Switches • Test Overall Performance
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815-544-2118 “The Tire Pros” • OPEN 7 AM - 5 PM Monday-Friday & 7 AM - 12 PM Saturday • Se Habla Español $40 Pickup & Delivery Within 25 Miles • Call For Appointment • Offer Expires February 28, 20___
Cosmopolitan Club Of Belvidere 46th Annual
CORN ROAST
2019 Boone County Fair August 6-11 Good For One Ear Of Roasted Corn
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TICKETS
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FESTIVAL SPONSOR YARD SIGN Mon. - Fri. 8 AM - 5 PM 112 Leonard Court Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-2166
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Watch Our Latest Podcast on or @HulsebusRockford
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PRACTICE: Starting Jan. 8th Times/Days TBD by Coaches GAMES: First Games Jan. 20th, Last Game Feb. 24th Tournaments Week of Feb. 26th TBD LEAGUES: K-1st, 2nd-4th, 5th & 6th FEES: Members $70/Non-Members $80 Team $525 up to 10 Players/Max 15
• New Year’s Resolution - A Chiropractic Approach To Wellness
Volunteer Coaches Appreciated! For questions please contact Laura Yerk - lyerk@belviderfamilyymca.org or call 815-547-5307
• Role Of Chiropractic Care In Managing Vertigo
Family Memberships (2 adults & children) - $60/Month Pay 1 year in full & receive an EXTRA MONTH FREE Boone County’s Full Service Wellness Facility Cardio & Strength Equipment Warm Water Pool Full Gymnasium Family-Friendly Member Perks: Special Pricing for Premium Classes & Programs - Free Adult Fitness Classes - Free Adult Aquatic Classes - Free Fitness Orientation - Free Smiles NO JOINER FEE. NO CANCELLATION OR HIDDEN FEES. SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED.
Workout Equipment Is Spaced For Your Health & Safety.
CLASSES BEGIN THE WEEK OF JANUARY 8TH & RUN UNTIL THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 24TH! Dr. Brant Hulsebus
Dr. Nathaniel Hays
Dr. Thomas Dace
1877 Daimler Rd.
Happy New Year!
Official Chiropractor Of The Rockford IceHogs!
Closed December 31st & New Year’s Day
(Across From CherryVale Mall)
Belvidere Family
Rockford, IL 61112 (815) 398-3434 Open Monday - Saturday
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BOONE COUNTY VAC (Veterans Assistance Commission) ARE YOU THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF A VETERAN OF BOONE COUNTY? IF YOU HAVE ALREADY FILED A VA COMPENSATION CLAIM
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Due To Recent Changes In Filing A Disability Claim, You May Request That Your VA Compensation Claim Be Looked At Once Again To Assure All Relevant Evidence Is Gathered & Considered.
VACBC.org • Email: VACBoone@VACBC.org Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County
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The Rosecke Family has been servicing the water industry for over 25 years. We take pride in our customer service. WE TREAT YOU LIKE FAMILY.
39.95
Includes Water Analysis, Brine Tank & Lime Cleaning Injector & Screen Cleaning. A Complete Resin Treatment. Resetting of Timer, Salt and Hardness Settings Must present coupon. Call for details. Exp. 1-3-24.
LUNA LAWN CARE provides quality service for all your mowing, fall clean up and mulching needs. Local family owned and operated. Call or text for best service in town, 815-904-2821. Free estimates. Hurry and lock your price for 2024 mowing season.
PERSONAL WANT AD Deadline: No later than noon on Tuesdays, for Thursday publication. Must be paid in advance (cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover). Call The Boone County Shopper at 815544-2166 or visit our website at www.boonecountyshopper.com
AGING ROOF? New Homeowner? Got Storm Damage? You need a local expert provider that proudly stands behind their work. Fast, free estimate. Financing available. Call 1-888-878-9091
FREE HIGH SPEED INTERNET if qualified. Govt. pgm for recipients of select pgms incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom for more information at 1-833758-3892
If you have questions about Veterans Benefits or VA Disability Claims. Please Call For An Appointment 815-544-6464 & Pick Up Non-Perishable Food. Tissue Paper & Non-Perishable Donations Needed.
Happy New Year! Softener Super Tune-Up & Clean
ARE YOU A VETERAN?
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YMCA
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ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. Free info kit. Call 877-929-9587
DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. Fast - FREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398
BOONE COUNTY AUTO BODY, INC. Complete Collision Repair ED & SHANE FITCH • SHANNON SICKLER
815-547-7575
516 WHITNEY BLVD., BELVIDERE
Air Conditioning & Heating PROFESSIONALS Ensure An Efficient & Trouble-Free System For The Summer.
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CLEANERS CARPETS l UPHOLSTERY l TILE & RESIDENTIAL HOUSE CLEANING
Happy New Year From My Family To Yours!
HOLIDAY SPECIAL $
20 OFF
Any service of $120 or more. Please call for details. Expires 1-3-24.
Call Stacey Friedl Burger 815-601-2501 Family Owned & Operated Since 1937
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Boone County Shopper - Belvidere, Illinois - December 28, 2023
3rd Annual New Year’s Day Premiere
Live & Online Auction
January 1st, 2024, 10:00 AM 118 W Lincoln Ave., Belvidere, IL **Preview Friday, December 29, 10:00-3:00**
Happy New Year Thank you for your patronage. Kenlyn, Nancy, Tonya & Maddie Ann
Oriental Designers HAIR SALON
815-544-7171
1115 Old Beloit Road
Furnace Clean & Check Special
CALL FOR SPECIALS ON FURNACES & A/C Free Estimates
Carey Heating & Air Following COVID-19 Precautions To Keep You & Your Family Safe.
815-222-2316 815-319-2465 Electrical & Plumbing Services Available
LINDENWOOD APARTMENTS: Large 2 bedroom, 1 bath, central air, dishwasher, clean, quiet building. Call 815-547-5732. HOUSE FOR SALE by owner: Three bedrooms, two baths, Belvidere. Call 214-641-1067 for details. WE BUY UGLY homes! J.D. Properties, 815-721-7583.
WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation ExpertsOver $50,000,000 in timeshare debt & fees cancelled in 2019. Get free info package & learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. 833-308-1971 SWITCH TO DISH and get up to a $300 gift card! Plus get the Multisport pack included for a limited time! Hurry, call for details: 1-855-434-0020. (MCN)
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December 30, 2023, 10:00 AM This auction is packed with 100s of lots at multiple locations. www.KitsonAuctions.com Vehicles: 2014 Nissan Versa 124,000 miles; 1985 Ford F250 w/aluminum flatbed & 7.5’ Meyer plow. New Mowers/ Snowblowers Most w/Factory Warranty: Cub Cadet ZT154P; Cub Cadet ZTS1-46; Cub Cadet Pro X636; Pro X654; Cub Cadet 2x30 Max snowblower; Cub 3x26 snowblower; Cub 3x26 trac snowblower; Cub Cadet 30H mower; Cub Cadet ZT1-42; ZT1-54; ZT2-60; Cub Cadet 534SWE snowblower; EGO cordless power equip. Used & Collector Equip.: Cub Cadet RZTS 42; BobCat 36” commercial walk behind; Gravely L; Struck “Big Job”; Cub Cadet 1914 w/ deck/blower; Bolens Ride-Master; Homelite riding mower; Toro Greens mower; vintage reel mowers; Wheel Horse D160 w/loader; John Deere wheel weights; Cub Cadet #1 cart; Simplicity sovereign; Allis Chalmers; Heckendorn 88”; Choremaster; Bolens Huski gardener; vintage snowblowers; Allis Chalmers Big Ten; sod cutter; Toro zero turn; parts snowblowers; fuel, & much more. UTVs: Big Horn 200; Big Horn 450 w/blade; Big Horn 450. These machines were demo units for the Kane County Cougars. Misc: Huge selection of manuals; micro fiche cards; signs; advertising; utility trailers; air compressors; tools & much, much more. Auctioneer: Andrew Kitson 441.001674 (815) 973-0915 WWW.KITSONAUCTIONS.COM
Fully Insured ~ Free Estimates 815-482-5429 or 708-603-9141
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Wishing all of our customers, friends and associates health, happiness and prosperity as we turn the page to a brand-new year. Thanks for all you have done to make 2023 a time we’ll always remember!
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PLAY BINGO Card Sales End 12:15 PM Bingo Starts 12:30 PM
Thru 1-3-24
Thank you for supporting your local Veterans!
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
You’re invited to ring in 2024 at the area’s best place to party
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Wishing all of our friends and customers a stellar year decorated with every happiness! With our thanks,
Fred, Marlene & Ric Brereton; Wendy Frank Serving Belvidere/Boone County Since 1950
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* Includes Up To 6 Quarts Of Conventional Oil And Acdelco Filter. Diesels & Synthetic Oil May Be Higher If Applicable. Taxes & Disposal Fee Are Extra. Coupons Must Be Presented At Check-In. Price Could Vary For Certain Makes And Models. Expires 1-3-24.
2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 LT
2019 Chevy Equinox LT
2019 Cadillac Escalade ESV
2021 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited
2014 Nissan Altima 148,000 Miles, Heated Leather, Sunroof, Memory Package #2601B
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 SLT
AWD, Heated Seats, Apple Car Play & Android Auto, Remote Start, 39,000 Miles
Willys, 4X4, 38,000 Miles, Hardtop With T-Tops
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