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Council approves $5,000 to Boone County Cancer Society for Battle of the Barbecue tents
Summary
The council approved a $5,000 one‑time allocation from the food and beverage committee to help the Boone County Cancer Society rent large tents for its Battle of the Barbecue event on Aug. 8; director Joy Kaylor said the event drew thousands last year and proceeds stay local.
Joy Kaylor, director of the Boone County Cancer Society, asked the council July 27 for $1,500 to rent three tents for the Battle of the Barbecue on Aug. 8. The city food and beverage committee recommended increasing the award to $5,000 after learning some other donors had withdrawn commitments.
"Last year, we had 6,400 people attend the barbecue," Kaylor told the council, and she said all money raised stays local to help Boone County cancer patients. The food and beverage committee recommended a one‑time $5,000 award to ensure tents and other event infrastructure could be secured; the council approved the motion by voice vote.
Kaylor gave event details for the community: the 5K begins at 8:00 a.m., barbecue begins at 5 p.m., wristbands are $15 for all‑you‑can‑eat access, and the event includes a silent auction and live music. Councilors thanked Kaylor and expressed support for the fundraiser.
