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December 31, 2025
HAPPY NEW YEAR
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CARRIERS WANTED A great way to get paid for exercising & you only have to deliver once a week! We have routes open in the following areas:
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The Dubuque Advertiser – December 31, 2025 – Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2026!
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Family Beer & Liquor
from our Family to Yours!
SAVE $36 with Mail-In Rebate when you Mix & Match (6) bottles 750 ML or Larger Crown Royal
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
Regular, Apple, Vanilla & Peach
1.75 Liter
5599
$
1.75 Liter
2799
$
1.75 Liter
2199*
99*
2999
$
*After Rebate
Bailey’s Original Irish Cream
Tanqueray Gin 1.75 Liter
99
3399*
$
750 ML
1.75 Liter
2499
$
1399*
*After Rebate
99*
3399* *After Rebate
*After Rebate
Bulleit Old Fashioned or Ketel One Espresso Martini Cocktail
Regular, Blackberry, Apple, Vanilla & Peach
99
750 ML
2999
$
1499*
$
*After Rebate
Ketel One Vodka 1.75 Liter
$
Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream or Rum Chata
3499
2499*
$
1.75 Liter
3999
$
899
SAVE $50 with Rebate when you Mix & Match (6) bottles 750 ML or Larger
Absolut Vodka
Now!
SAT., Mar. 8th
1.75 Liter
2499
$
1666*
1.75 Liter
1466*
64
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Cocobon Red Blends Includes Dark Red & Roasted Oak 750 ML
99
799
Sweet Red 750 ML
799
$
Joel Gott
Franzia
Pinot Grigio 750 ML
Blush, Chillable Red, Crisp White, Refreshing White or Sangria
599
$
399*
$
1199
$
8
$
Roscato Rosso
$
Brut Prestige, Brut Rose or Cuvee M 750 ML
BEER!
799
$
Mumm Sparkling
99
66*
5.0 Liter
*After $24 Mail-In or Online Rebate on 12
*After $40 Mail-In Rebate on 12
1499
$
NEVER A DEPOSIT ON BOTTLES OR CANS!
24 Pk. Cans
$
24 Pk. Cans
$
19
99
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99
Old Milwaukee Reg. & Light
30 Pk. Cans
Busch Light 30 Pk. Cans
2199 Michelob Ultra 24 Pk. Btls. or Cans
$
20
24
99
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1699
Yuengling Black & Tan, Golden Pilsner, Lager or Light 12 Pk. Cans 49* $ 99 $ Reg.
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Coors Light & Coors Budweiser, Bud Light, Bud Select & Select 55 OR Miller Lite, MGD & Miller 64
$
FAMILY
All Varieties (Excludes Inferno) 750 ML
6
99
AT
Apothic Wines
Imperiale Prosecco 750 ML
$
WINE
1366*
$
*After Rebate
Bonanza
Stella Rosa
Yellow Label Champagne 750 ML
$
OF
17
Veuve Clicquot
2199
$
Chardonnay 750 ML
$
99
750 ML
*After Rebate
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9
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2299
$
$
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Cabernet Sauvignon 750 ML
Jameson, Kahlua or Skrewball Peanut Butter Whiskey
Malibu Coconut Rum
$
250 Premium Whiskeys Open to Taste
1924 Double Black
4799
$
99
Tickets on Sale
3,000
1.75 Liter
$
750 ML
17
$
Teremana Blanco Tequila
Orignal or NEW Salted Caramel
750 ML
After $10 Mail-In Rebate on 1
*After Rebate
Ryan’s Irish Cream
Jagermeister
2099
$
750 ML
2399*
$
*After Rebate
*After Rebate
3999
$
$
1599*
$
18
$
750 ML
Crown Royal
19
$
2199
$
$
*After Rebate
Seagram’s 7 Crown Whiskey
Includes Gift Set
39
$
1.75 Liter
$
*After Rebate
NEW Crown Royal Marquis
Smirnoff Vodka
2399*
$
49
$
Johnnie Walker Red Label Scotch
Bud Zero 12 Pk. $ Cans
1099 Michelob Ultra Zero 12 Pk. $ Cans
1399
Busch N/A 12 Pk. $ Cans
11
999 Athletic Brewing All Varieties
*After $5 Online Rebate on 2
6 Pk. Cans
$
999
Stella Artois Liberte 12 Pk. Cans
Dr. Pepper, 7-Up, A&W, Sunkist, Squirt & Canada Dry All Flavors, Reg. & Diet 12 Pk. Cans
2/ 11 $
98
$
1399
Service, Price and Selection!!
Pepsi & Mt. Dew Reg. & Diet 6 Pk. 500 ML Btls.
2/$9
2 Liter Btls. 2/$5 Bubbl’r.......6 Pk. Cans $5.99
Coke, Sprite & Fresca All Varieties 24 Pk. Cans
12
$
99
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MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE
Franklin Mint Official John Deere Collectors Knives, 8ct. $35/ea. 563599-4558 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VISIT OUR WEBSITE: • Submit Classified Ad Online • View All Classified Listings By Category • View Weekly Open Routes • Commercial Printing • Obituaries www.DubuqueToday.com
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The Dubuque Advertiser offers FREE classified ads for items under $100! Free ads must be placed online at www.DubuqueToday.com or mailed in. Free ads will NOT be taken over the phone.
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OTTER CREEK MEATS
0
ZERO Copays, deductibles, or coinsurance*
END OF THE YEAR 80% Ground Beef
Fresh - 10 Lb. Rolls 3.99 lb. $ Frozen - 10 Lb. Rolls 3.74 lb.
Prime Rib Roast Fresh $ 12.99 lb.
USDA Choice T-Bone Steaks $ 9.99 lb.
USDA Choice Chuck Tips Stew Meat 5 Lb. Pkg. $3.99 lb.
USDA Choice Tri-Tips Fresh $5.49 lb.
Chicken Breasts IQF 5 Lb. Bag $2.79 lb.
$
MEDICARE ADVERTISEMENT
USDA Prime Eye of Round Loin - Great for Jerky........$5.49 lb. 80% Ground Beef/Pork Blend.......Frozen 1 Lb. Tubes $2.99 ea. John Morrell Thick Cut Bacon.....................3 Lb. Pkg.$9.99 ea. Restaurant Style Bacon - Double Smoked. . . .15 Lb. Box $50.00 ea. Ham Steaks.....................................................................$1.69 lb. Hard Genoa Salami - Sliced.......................2 Lb. Pkg. $3.50 ea. Head Cheese...................................................................$5.99 lb. Blood Sausage...............................................................$7.29 lb. Shullsburg Sliced Cheese...Assorted - Party Pack 16 Oz. $5.96 ea. Hash Brown Patties - Quick Cook..............5 Lb. Bag $1.89 lb. Beef Jerky - 5 Delicious Flavors.............................$14.69 lb. Mozzarella Cheese - Shredded..................5 Lb. Pkg. $1.99 lb. Catfish Fillets...................................................................$4.99 lb. Shrimp - 13/15 Ct. EZ Peel, Deveined..........2 Lb. Bag $22.89 ea. French Toast Sticks.......................................5 Lb. Bag $14.99 ea.
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ATTEND A MEETING: GUTTENBERG, IA January 7 at 11 AM Guttenberg Library 603 S. Second Street
LANCASTER, WI January 15 at 11 AM Sleep Inn & Suites 1600 S. Madison Street
MAQUOKETA, IA January 8 at 11 AM AmericInn 1910 Nairn Drive
DUBUQUE, IA January 19 at 6:30 PM Holiday Inn Express 2080 Holliday Drive
PLATTEVILLE, WI January 13 at 11 AM Country Inn 630 S. Water Street
GALENA, IL January 21 at 11 AM Wyndham Galena 11383 Hwy 20
17368 254th St., Zwingle, IA Just a short 10 minute drive S. of the Dubuque Airport
(Go S. on Hwy. 61, Turn at Mile Marker 172 - Otter Creek Meats Sign) Hours: Tues., Wed., Thurs., Fri., Sat 9am-4pm Or by appointment; Closed Sun. & Mon.
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As your local advisors, we can help you learn more and enroll in a Medicare plan that will give you top-rated care at a price that fits your budget.
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The Dubuque Advertiser – December 31, 2025 – Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2026!
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NEW YEAR’S SAVINGS AT VAN’S Open New Year’s Eve 7am-8pm Open New Year’s Day 10am-2pm
WE WILL MATCH OR BEAT ALL EAST DUBUQUE PRICES!!
Michelob Ultra
Cans or Bottles
Gift Certificates Available!! Mon. - Thur. 7am-8pm Fri. & Sat. 7am-9pm Sun. 7am-7pm
$
E. Dubuque, IL• 815-747-3631 www.vansliquor.com
SALE
All prices valid thru Monday, Jan. 5, 2026
We reserve the right to correct pricing errors.
Ketel One Vodka
Jameson , Skrewball or Kahlua
Absolut Vodka 1.75 L
SALE $24.99
1666*
$
Tito’s Vodka
Four Roses Bourbon
1.75 L
750 ML
SALE
19
13
$
66*
*after $50 mail-in rebate on (6) bottle mix or match purchase!!
$
34
$
99
Crown Royal Apple, Peach, Regular or Vanilla 1.75 L
$
SALE $55.99
49
SALE
24 750 ML
$
6
Blackberry, Apple, Peach, Original or Vanilla
750 ML SALE $24.99
23
99*
*after $36 mail-in rebate on (6) bottle mix or match purchase!!
17
6 Pack No Deposit Bottles
12
30 Pack No Deposit Cans
12
12 Pack No Deposit Cans
Martini & Rossi Asti Spumante
24 Pack No Deposit Cans
15
$
99
8
SALE
12
99
SALE 24 Pack No Deposit Bottles
Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label
750 ML
$
99
99
Coke, Sprite & Fresca All Types 24 Pack No Deposit Cans
SALE
12
$
750 ML
SALE
9
99
98
Bud, Bud Light, Miller Lite, MGD, Miller Extra Light 64, or Coors Light
Bricco Riella Moscato D’Asti
All Types
$
SALE
10
SALE
99
SALE
99
750 ML
16
$
30 No Deposit Cans
SALE
Pepsi or Mt. Dew
Tri-State’s Best Chew Price!!
30 Pack No Deposit Cans
Keystone Light
$
99
$
SALE
Bud Zero
SALE
99
99
Busch Light or Reg.
$
Busch NA
$
Reg. or Light
21
SALE
750 ML SALE
Old Milwaukee
SALE
Country Cocktails
Mumm California Sparkling Wines
28$ 99* 13 99*
Seagram’s 7 American Whiskey 1.75 L SALE $19.99
$
Jack Daniels
9
$
30 Pack No Deposit Cans
99
99
750 ML SALE $34.99
Old Style or Pabst
14
12 Pack No Deposit Cans
21
99*
Crown Royal
All Types
$
$
$
1.75 L SALE $21.99
SALE
2 for
Chocolate or Salted Caramel
1.75 L SALE $27.99
SALE
29
Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
17
Smirnoff Vodka
All Types
$
SALE
$
1899* $ 99* 15
Goose Island
15 Pack No Deposit Cans
1.75 L
99
$
Reg. Only
$
José Cuervo Gold or Silver Tequila
All Types 750 ML
99!!!
Bailey’s Irish Cream
99
Buffalo Trace Cream or Rum Chata
Reg. $9.99 SALE
Crown Royal
$
$
Fireball Yule Nog
99
BATTER IN STOCK NOW!!
SALE
17
99*
*after $10 mail-in rebate
750 ML SALE $29.99
99*
SALE $34.99
99
TOM & JERRY
1.75 L
1.75 L
750 ML
$
Black Velvet or Kessler
Reg. or Cittoen
SALE $21.99
24
24 Pack No Deposit Cans or Bottles
$
SALE
64
99
Dr. Pepper, A&W, 7Up, Squirt & Sunkist
11
12 Pack No Deposit Cans
SALE
2 for
$
98
$
20
99
LaMarca Prosecco 750 ML
SALE
1499
$
Dr. Pepper, 7Up, Squirt, A&W & Canada Dry 2 Liter Bottles
SALE
2 for
$
3
98
The Dubuque Advertiser – December 31, 2025 – Place classified ads FREE for items under $100 – go to www.DubuqueToday.com
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The Dubuque Advertiser offers FREE classified ads for items under $100! Ads must be placed online at www.DubuqueToday.com or mailed in. Free ads will NOT be taken over the phone.
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Bath bench/shower chair for elderly, never used, $60. 563-5817322 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Bean Bags, set of 8 $10. 815-7473966. East DBQ –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Crocheted Angels, Butterflies, Snowflakes, & Crosses. $1-2/ea. 815-747-3966. East Dubuque –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
$ 25 OFF
Special Coupon
EUCHRE PLAYERS: Whats Trump? Who Dealt? Wooden Euchre Die $5. 563-451-3012
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Try Our Smoked Carp & Salmon and Pickled Herring
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Holmes Space Heater, 12”x8” tall, 3 settings $10. 563-582-5057
World Book Encyclopedias, 1980, exc. cond. $25; electric typewriter $25 563-582-2859
Joseph A. Accola, 78, of Dubuque Harold J. Nauman, 88, of Sherrill Eldon R. Busch, 87, of Dubuque Rita M. Eversoll, 93 Sr. Helen Hurley, OP, 89, of Hazel Green David Datisman, 90, of Sherrill Leon J. Jaeger, 80, of Dubuque Gary L. Bloore, 79, of Maquoketa Julie A. Jansen, 92, of Dickeyville Mary Ann Huseman, 90, of Dubuque Mary Lou Sullivan, 95, of Dubuque Kenneth C. Fleming, 98 Mary Ellen McKinstra-Auge, 65, of Dubuque Mary Jane Katuin, 84, of Asbury Kathleen G. Jackoniski, 99, of Dubuque Elizabeth A. Beecher, 92, of Dubuque Sara L. Quinn, 38, of Epworth Lawrence L. Marcue Jr., 61 Janis D. Keil Day, 69, of Bellevue Barbara J. Fondell, 65, of Dubuque Bruce T. Henning, 56, of Peosta Kay V. Ross, 89, of Holy Cross Dennis L. Snyder, 78, of Wyoming James R. Birch, 75, of Dubuque Bonnie J. Kemp, 78, of Dubuque JoAnn L. Ayers, 89, of Dubuque Helen A. Ricklefs, 83, of Baldwin
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Men’s London Fog Winter Coat, size L, $20; Athletic works size M $10. 563-599-4558 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Mens jackets (2), sz 42, button front, 3/4 length, warm liner, exc cond, $35/ea. 563-582-5057
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New black Dickies workpants, 42x30 & 40x3,0 $10 ea. 2 each size. 563-542-3338 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Raised Panel Router bit $50; reverse glue joint bit $40 both 1/2 shank. 608-568-3401
RIBS, WINGS & THINGS:
Smoked Ribs, Boneless Wings, Mac & Cheese and More!!
LB.
DUBUQUE’S FAVORITE TURKEY & DRESSING
CHEESE & SAUSAGE TRAYS (Small, Medium, Large)
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Men’s Large Vests: 2 snap closure, 1 zip closure. $10/ea. 563-582-5057
BEST PULLED PORK AROUND!!
Original • Italian • Sweet Jalapeño
LB.
8 lb. Avg.
Woman’s Hooded Coat, long and heavy, size 10-12 $8. 815-747-3966
on www.DubuqueToday.com
LB.
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Famous Heat & Eat
Delicious Homemade Meatballs Shredded Italian Beef Sloppy Joes • Beef Taco Meat
LB.
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Home interior candle cups & holder, exc. cond., $35. 563-5577232
LB.
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4-6/lb. Raw EZ Peel.........2 LB. Bag $49.99 8-12/lb. Raw EZ Peel.......2 LB. Bag $25.99 16-20/lb. Raw Tail-On. . . . .2 LB. Bag $21.99 13-15/lb. Raw Argentina. .2 LB. Bag $23.99 16-20/lb. Raw Argentina. .1 LB. Bag $11.99 13-15/lb. Fully Cooked......1 LB. Bag $9.99 Sea Scallops Wild Caught. .1 LB. Bag $23.99
EUCHRE SCORE CARDS Running a euchre tournament? We have scorecards available, 100 for $5+tax. The Dubuque Advertiser, 2966 JFK Road. 563-588-0162.
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Raffle tickets were sold for a chance to win 12 guns and a bow. Each month thru February, 2 winners will be drawn!
NOVEMBER Jimmy Willenborg - Henry Golden Boy .44 Mag Sponsored by T & T Iron and Metals
16” plastic silver wheel covers, $5 obo; Wiper blades, 13” & 20” unopened, $5/ea obo. 563-5577232 or 563-845-8596
TRAILERS 4-Horse All-Aluminum Slant Load Gooseneck Trailer, air, heat, fridge, microwave, stool & shower, exc. shape. 319-560-3383
TRUCKS DUMP YOUR TRUCK! Advertise your truck for 26 weeks for only $29.99 or by the week for only $7.99! Call Today! 563-588-0162 or place your ad online at www.DubuqueToday.com
WANTED TO BUY - DOT Key City Recycling 3270 Dodge St. Wanted to buy: junk cars & trucks, farm machinery, etc. Also sell used auto/truck parts. Top Prices. You call. We haul. 563-582-2388, 800-246-2388 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– SELL THOSE UNWANTED ITEMS! Call Today! 563-588-0162 or place your ad online at www.DubuqueToday.com
VANS
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Dodge 2009 Grand Caravan XXT, red, 120,000 miles, new battery, new brakes, 1 owner, good cond. $4,500. 563-543-1680
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Michelin tires, set of 4, 225/65/ 17. $150 obo. 563-258-3368 ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– VISIT OUR WEBSITE: • Submit Classified Ad Online • View All Classified Listings By Category • View Weekly Open Routes • Wedding Invitations • Commercial Printing • Obituaries www.DubuqueToday.com
Ford 2021 XLT Transit 350 passenger van, electric sliding door, only 3119 miles! Reduced $5,000 to $45,000 obo. Tri-state Independent Blind Society. 563-5568746
About 1500, Peter Henlein, a locksmith in Nuremberg, Germany, began producing portable timepieces known popularly as Nuremberg eggs.
RV CAMPERS 1999 Nomad 24.5ft 5th-wheel, 1 slide, bathroom, air conditioning, appliances, stored inside, $4,800, text 563-241-8026 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
2020 Rockwood Camper. Selfleveling, 2 air-conditioners, gas/ electric fridge and water-heater. 2 recliners, hideabed, 3 slides, 2 awnings. Excellent. $30,000 563599-8918
WHAT’S 1 INCH & CAN MOVE A CAR?
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Chad Firzlaff - Henry Silver Boy .22 Rifle Sponsored by Terry Durin Co.
November Drawings supervised by Retired Chief Deputy Greg Egan
SELLING YOUR CAMPER? Advertise your RV for 26 weeks for only $29.99 or by the week for only $7.99! Call Today! 563-588-0162 or place your ad online at www.DubuqueToday.com
SPORT UTILITY 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan 78,527 miles. Mileage might slightly increase with use. Orange exterior, black interior. $16,500. Contact 563-2319350 if interested!
A Classified Ad in the
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Toyota 2006 4Runner SR5 D64WD, black, runs & drives great, 3rd row seat, exceptional cond. 271,000 miles, $6,400 obo. 563599-7152 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
For an update of all winners go to: www.dubuquepheasants.com
WHEEL DEAL! Advertise your vehicles 26 weeks for only $29.99 or by the week for only $7.99! Call Today! 563-588-0162 or place your ad online at www.DubuqueToday.com
Call today and let us help you move your car to someone else’s garage!!
563-588-0162
The Dubuque Advertiser – December 31, 2025 – Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2026!
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• PLEASE VOTE •
OFFICIAL “BESTFEST” BALLOT
Your completed ballot can be dropped off or mailed to: Hospice of Dubuque, 1670 JFK Road, Dubuque, IA 52002 or you can fill out an online ballot at:
www.hospiceofdubuque.org COMPLETED BALLOTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 5:00pm, FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026 One entry per person. To be valid each ballot must have at least thirty-five (35) categories completed and must be signed. Businesses may ask for your vote, but voters cannot receive anything in exchange for completing a ballot. No prefilled ballots. No ballot stuffing. Violation of these rules will result in invalid ballots and/or disqualification of a business.
“BestFest”
Winners will be honored at Thursday, March 26, 2026 at the Dubuque County Fairgrounds and Event Center Grand Ballroom
All proceeds benefit:
where they will gather and give out samples of their BEST! Tickets will be available starting February 17 at Hospice of Dubuque or online at www.hospiceofdubuque.org
“Board the Morgan Ann Party Bus to BestFest!” We’re auctioning off transportation to and from BestFest on board the Morgan Ann plus 12 tickets and early entry to the event plus a reserved table!
Bid online at www.hospiceofdubuque.org Bidding opens Tuesday, February 17th and closes at 8:00pm on Friday, February 27th.
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courtesy of Robb’s Party Bus