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FREE CHRISTMAS GOODIE BAG Friday, December 4th 1-7 PM At The Y
While the Y can’t carry out its usual carnival & Santa pictures for Hometown Christmas, we still want to celebrate the tradition!! Stop by the Y Friday, Dec. 4th, 1-7 PM & pick up your FUN-FILLED grab & go goodie bags loaded with crafts, trinkets & fun activities, sponsored by the Cosmopolitan Club of Belvidere. This year, Boone County 4-H Flora Producers will be joining us to hand out their AWESOME craft! and, as always, the Boone County Shopper will be offering up a chance for kids to win money with their WONDERFUL coloring contest. First come, first served. 400 goodie bags total. One per child. Maximum of two goodie bags will be handed out if no children are present. We will post online if/when we run out of bags & crafts.
The Y A Great Way To Keep Your Kids Active During Remote Learning. Children As Young As 11 Permitted In The Wellness Center. Contact Us For More Details!
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Season’s Greetings To All From Mayor Mike!
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NOTICE TO BELVIDERE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS
We would like to share some information with you to help you better understand the way our snow removal system works and to help keep you all safe this winter. Weather Conditions - The weather plays a huge factor in how long it takes to remove the snow/ice. How much, how long it snows, weight of the snow (wet, heavy snow takes much longer to remove than a few inches of light, fluffy snow) all factor into technique and time. Wind and temperature can also make plowing hard or even impossible to keep roads safe/open in some cases. Routes - Our drivers have specific routes they are assigned each time it snows. Unfortunately, someone is always first and someone is always last. These routes are laid out to make our snow removal go as quickly as possible. Mailboxes - Your mailboxes take a beating in the winter from the wet, heavy snow and slush. Your mailbox, by law, should be mounted on a wood post (not steel or brick). Check to make sure it is not starting to decay/rot at or below the ground. Also, make sure the screws or lag bolts are tight that hold it to the post. If your mailbox gets knocked down it will be up to the driver and the road commissioner to determine if it was a result of snow coming off the plow or if the snowplow hit it. If the driver hits your mailbox it will be replaced with a standard wood post and mailbox. Marking the Edge of Your Yard - Some residents like to mark the edge of the road to keep traffic and snowplows from damaging their yard. If you choose to do so it must be done with fiberglass marking posts (kept one foot off the road to help with the snow removal). Steel posts will not be tolerated. If a steel post gets broken or bent it can do serious damage to tires, undersides of vehicles, snowplows, etc. which the homeowner may be held liable. Right of Way/Obstructions - The standard right of way in almost all cases is 33 feet from the center of the road way. Any obstructions in the right of way (rocks, landscape material, fences, bushes, etc.) should be removed. If there is any damage caused to a snowplow from obstructions in the right of way the homeowner may be liable. Cul-de-sacs - If you live in a cul-de-sac, the snow removal procedure goes as follows: During the initial snow the snowplow will make one, sometimes two passes around the outside of the cul-de-sac pushing the snow towards the middle. After the snow has ended and the roads are clear, the snowplow will come back and clean the cul-de-sac. It is up to the determination of the driver where to put the snow in order to make the cleaning of the cul-de-sac the quickest and most economic. Some residents may end up with more snow in their yard than others. If you wish to mark the edge of the road with fiberglass posts, please keep them at least 14 feet apart so the snowplow can push snow in between them without damaging the markers. Driveways - Unfortunately when plowing snow you will end up with snow at the end of your driveway. Our drivers do what they can to keep this at a minimum. Pushing snow across the road or leaving the snow from your driveway in the road is illegal. If there is damage done to a snowplow or someone’s vehicle, the homeowner can be liable. Also, if you pile snow at the end of your driveway, please do so by putting the snow on the right side of your driveway when you are facing the street. This will minimize the amount that gets knocked back into your driveway when the snowplow goes by. Stuck Vehicles - If you are out driving in the bad weather and your vehicle becomes stuck, snowplow drivers can not assist in pulling you out. We can not be held liable if we should do damage to your vehicle. You will have to call a tow truck or other option to assist you. If you have any more questions, not addressed here, feel free to contact the township office at 815-544-2029. Please know that your proper preparations will help to avoid problems for all of us. It is the township’s goal to keep the roads as safe as we can for you this winter. Drive safe and think twice before trying to pass a snowplow. Thank you - Mike Dixon Belvidere, Township Highway Department
Belvidere Township 8200 Fairgrounds Rd.
815-544-2027 www.belvideretownship.org
Hours: Monday thru Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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Please Donate An Unwrapped New Toy By Thursday, December 10th. 8,854 Toys Were Distributed In 2019 In Boone, Stephenson, & Winnebago Counties.
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110 E. Lincoln • Call For Appointment • 815-544-7794 Only Butitta Family Owned & Operated Repair Facility In Belvidere Member Of The Belvidere Chamber Of Commerce
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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COMPUTER VIRUS REMOVAL & performance tuning. Top rated and local computer and laptop repair. AIDA Electronics, 13549 Julie Drive, Poplar Grove, 815765-0300, aidaelectronics.com.
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DO WARM WINTERS SOUND GOOD?? Bring your RV down to the warm Rio Grande Valley. J-5 RV Park in Mission, TX will welcome you with a country setting and friendly people. We have a special for 1st time visitors. We are following guidelines to keep everyone healthy & taking precautions to protect our community. Phone us at 956-6827495 or 515-418-3214. Email info@ j5rvparktexas.com Tom & Donna Tuttle, Managers. (MCN) STAY IN YOUR HOME longer with an American Standard Walk-In Bathtub. Receive up to $1,500 off, including a free toilet, & a lifetime warranty on the tub and installation! Call 1-855-372-3080 or visit walkintubquote.com/midwest (MCN)
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On Average 130 PEOPLE DIE DAILY From An Opioid Related Overdoes In The U.S.* To our friends and neighbors, This year, UNION Savings BANK will unfortunately not host the annual +oliday OSen +ouse at the Belvidere oɝce :e will miss celebrating the holiday season with you! As a community, the most important thing we can all do is focus on staying healthy and helping people :ith that in mind, we will donate funds to the Northern Illinois Food Bank to help those in need this holiday season Happy Holidays from all of us at UNION Savings BANK!
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Christmas Coloring Contest 22 WINNERS - $450 TOTAL CASH $100 GRAND PRIZE $50 RUNNER-UP PRIZE $20* First Prize, $10* Second Prize (*Awarded At Each Business)
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Christmas Coloring Contest NEW RULES THIS YEAR ON HOW TO ENTER Color the drawings and fill out the entry blanks. Take a picture of each entry with your phone. Post the colored photo to Facebook, use the hashtag #BCSColor20, like and mention the Boone County Shopper page and each business’s page whose photo you are submitting an entry no later than Wednesday, December 16th. Winners will be announced in the December 31st issue. $100 Grand Prize and a $50 Runner-Up Prize will be given. Each participating sponsor will give one $20 first place prize and one $10 second place prize. Contest is open to anyone 12 years of age or under except children of sponsors or employees of this publication. The judge will consider ages of participants when selecting winners. Limit: One prize per child. Below is an example of a proper way to post the entry.
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To enter, post picture to Facebook with #BCSColor20 and mention & like @BelvidereY and @BooneCountyShopper pages
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CLINT MORRIS Candidate For Mayor Fighting For Belvidere Taxpayers
Pledge 1 I do not, nor ever will I, accept any campaign contributions from special interests. Belvidere residents should never have their public interest leveraged by greedy politicians or private interests. As your Mayor, I will fight for you, the hardworking tax payer. I appreciate your support on April 6, 2021. Paid for by Clint Morris, 815-544-2505, 1214 9th Avenue, Belvidere, IL 61008. Independent Candidate for Mayor.
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FOR RENT: House in the country. 4401 Tripp Road, Belvidere. 4 bedrooms, 1 bath, attached 1 car garage. $1,400 per month. First month/last month/security deposit. Martin, Goodrich & Waddell, Inc., 815-756-3606 or management@mgw.us.com
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These Safety Tips Are Courtesy Of “The Belvidere Fire Department”
We Wish You A Joyous & Safe Holiday Season!
HOLIDAY SAFE TREE & OTHER SAFETY TIPS Trimming the Christmas tree is one of the highlights of the holiday season. Follow these tips to make sure you’re decorating safely:
When using a traditional tree, keep your tree in water at all times and away from your fireplace, radiator and heater. • Check your tree lights. Repair or throw away lights with frayed or exposed wires. Turn off all the lights when you leave home or go to bed. • Have a reliable fire extinguisher in your home. Know where it is and how to use it. • Only use indoor, UL® approved lights on your tree. Miniature lights which have cool-burning bulbs are safest. • Never use more than three light sets on one extension cord. Extension cords should be placed against walls to avoid tripping hazards, but never under rugs. • Avoid placing small or breakable ornaments on lower tree branches where small children or pets can reach them.
HOUSE FOR RENT: Nice 2 bedroom, one bath, C/A, attached heated one car garage, large living room, dining room, washer and dryer in basement, no pets, no smoking, stove and refrigerator, updated kitchen and bath. Includes lawn care and snow removal. $950/month, $950/security. Belvidere, 815871-7745.
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Make sure your house numbers are visible from the road. They should be 4” in height and contrasting in color. This will make it easier for emergency responders to find your residence.
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HOUSE FOR SALE by owner: Good school area. Near Chrysler/downtown Belvidere. 124 East 4th Street. $109,900. Charming 3 bedroom home, 1 bath, 1700 square foot home. Open staircase, pocket door between living and dining. New roof, windows, furnace/CA, new bathroom, laminate wood flooring and cute partially fenced backyard. Great house and a good value. The price will go up if the house is listed in future with a realtor. Call now, 815-885-2066, for a scheduled appointment. HOUSE FOR RENT in Belvidere: 3 bedrooms, 1 full bath with tub. Stove, refrigerator, dishwasher included. Washer and dryer on main level. Storage basement. Must see backyard. Huge 2 car garage. $1,000/month plus security. 815-482-1723. BEST SATELLITE TV 2 Yr Price Guarantee! $59.99/mo w/190 channels & 3 mo. free premium movie channels! Free next day install! 855-824-1258. (MCN)
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WE OFFER A VARIETY OF PRINTED PRODUCTS • Circulars/Flyers • Brochures • Postcards • Banners • Yard Signs • Booklets • Door Hangers • Tickets • Business Cards • Envelopes • Letterhead
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Honoring Our Past, Embracing Our Future.
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R.J. Daniels Fuel & Tire 8094 Fairgrounds Road • Belvidere, IL 61008
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• 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___
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Thank Your Customers, Send A Christmas Wish, Or Remind Them Of Your Holiday Hours.
Call The Boone County Shopper To Reserve Space In Our Holiday Greetings Issue.
Greetings will be published on Thursday, December 24th. With prices starting at just $45.60 and circulation of 20,250 this is a great way to spread some holiday cheer. 815-544-2166 (Ad deadline Monday, December 21st, Noon)
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 4TH 6:00-9:00 PM
Hometown Christmas Drive Through
AT THE GROVE FELLOWSHIP
CRAFTS & MORE At Dodge Lanes, Suite #1 1940 N. State St., Belvidere
Friday, Dec. 4th, 10-7 Sat. & Sun., Dec. 5th & 6th, 10-4
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Shop Local Crafters & Vendors Great Gifts Cash & Carry Items Available
December 4 5-8pm Belvidere Park Join us - we’re lighting up Belvidere Park to welcome Santa to the Hometown Christmas celebration. Plus, Riverside Ice Arena has Public Skate from 4-9pm.
AMERICAN LEGION FRIDAY FISH FRY 4:30-6:30 4:30-6:30 PM PM OR OR UNTIL UNTIL SOLD SOLD OUT OUT Baked Cod, Traditional or Beer Battered Cod; Fried Walleye; Blue Gill & Catfish; Shrimp; New Seafood Platter; Fried or Baked Boneless Chicken Includes: Choice of Baked Potato, French Fries or Vegetable; Coleslaw; Bread & Coffee
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Happy 50th Anniversary
The Lord’s Prayer
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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. MOBILEHELP, America’s Premier Mobile Medical Alert System. Whether You’re Home or Away. For Safety and Peace of Mind. No Long Term Contracts! Free Brochure! Call Today! 1-855-3859770. (MCN) NEW AUTHORS WANTED! Page Publishing will help you self-publish your own book. FREE author submission kit! Limited offer! Why wait? Call now: 855623-8796 (MCN) DONATE YOUR CAR TO CHARITY. Receive maximum value of write off for your taxes. Running or not! All conditions accepted. Free pickup. Call for details. 855-752-6680 (MCN) THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING a new shower? American Standard makes it easy. FREE design consultation. Enjoy your shower again! Call 1-855-337-8855 today to see how you can save $1,000 on installation, or visit www.newshowerdeal.com/cadnet
FEED the NEED Food Drive
Saturday, Dec. 5th, 9 AM - 1 PM Aldi, 1021 N. State St., Belvidere
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THANK YOU! From Hunter Methodist Church for the huge success on our Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner. God bless you all! PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR May Be Covered by Medicare! Reclaim independence and mobility with the compact design and long-lasting battery of Inogen One. Free information kit! Call 844-716-2411. (MCN) WANTS TO PURCHASE minerals & other oil and gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557 Denver, Co. 80201
Collecting Nonperishable Food, Toiletries, New Toys, Gloves, Mittens, Scarves & Knit Hats All Items Collected Will Be Donated To Local Churches, B1 Food Pantry & Veteran’s Assistance Commission
Also Drop Off Items At Belvidere Police Dept., 615 N. Main Street. More Dates Will Be Announced For More Information, Contact Officer Tim Blankenship, Community Policing Coordinator, Belvidere Police Department 815-547-6312
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ARE A RE YOU AN HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERAN? ARE YOU THE SURVIVING SPOUSE OR DEPENDENT OF A VETERAN OF BOONE COUNTY?
Please come see us if you have any questions about Veterans Benefits, or for advice & assistance.
With This Ad. Belvidere Collectible Coins 880 Belvidere Rd 815-547-7111 M-F 9:30-5, Sat. 10-4
Call for an appointment 815-544-6464
The Northern Illinois Mobile Food Bank
Please Call Us About Your IL State War Time Bonus.
at Zion Lutheran Church, 1300 Pearl St., Belvidere
Veterans Assistance Commission Of Boone County 130 S. State St., Suite 212, Belvidere, IL www.VACBC.org Email: VACBoone@VACBC.org
Carey Heating & Air Following COVID-19 Precautions To Keep You & Your Family Safe.
815-222-2316 815-319-2465 Electrical & Plumbing Services Available
Saturday, Dec. 12th, 10:00 - 11:30 AM Due to the current health crisis & for safety purposes please stay in your car. Your groceries will be placed in your trunk. Please line up off 6th Street. Please Note: There will be no access to the church building.
Food is distributed on a first come first served basis, while supplies last.
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2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Crew Cab, LT, 4X4, Bedliner, One Owner #2225A WAS $40900
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2018 Toyota Rav4 XLE
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2017 Chevy Malibu LT Leather Interior, Only 50000 Miles, One Owner #2246A WAS $21900
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2015 Infinity QX80
2016 Chevy Silverado 2500HD
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2015 Toyota 4Runner 33900* or MAKE OFFER $
5.0 V8, Leather, Nav., 6 Speed Manual, 58000 Mi. #6553B WAS $30900
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AWD, Leather, Nav., Sunroof, 43000 Miles #2205A WAS $40900
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2014 GMC Acadia SLT
2015 Ford Mustang GT
4WD, Leather, Nav., Sunroof, 3rd Row Seating #2250A WAS $35900
2016 Ford Expedition Limited 4WD, Leather Interior, Sunroof, Navigation #2254A WAS $36900
AWD, 8 Passenger, One Owner, Only 37000 Miles #2293A WAS $27900
Dbl. Cab, LTZ, 4X4, Leather, Nav., 6.0 Gas #6546A WAS $49900
* Includes Up To 5 Quarts Of Conventional Oil And Acdelco Filter. Diesels & Synthetic Oil May Be Higher If Applicable. Taxes & Disposal Fee Extra. Coupon Must Be Presented At Check-In. Price Could Vary For Certain Makes And Models. Expires 12-9-20
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