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Rick “Yoder” Underwood Fire Benefit

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•February 7, 2024•

A Rick “Yoder” Underwood Fire Benefit will be held on Saturday, February 17 at the Publisher in downtown Bethany. Doors open at 3 pm. There is a $10 cover charge at the door which includes food and band. Dinner will be served from 3-? and will be pulled pork and beef brisket, sides and dessert. American Patriots will play from 4 to 6 pm, Cody Ryan band from 7 to 10 pm. There will also be a silent auction and 50/50. 

On January 14, Rick lost everything to a mobile home fire. Unfortunately, Rick didn’t have any insurance, he literally walked away with the clothes on his back. This benefit is in hopes of raising enough money so that Rick can have a home again. He is currently staying with his sister Emma Lou and the hope is to raise enough to move him to another trailer next to her. To donate contact Tammy Marshall 217-412-6436 or Twila Stukins 217-201-9601.

Music Bingo Night

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•February 7, 2024•

There will be a Music Bingo Night on Saturday, February 24 at 5 pm at the Sullivan VFW, 1132 IL 32 in Sullivan. Tickets are $50 and include bingo all night and taco bar. There will be big prizes and a 50/50 drawing. Reserve a table for an additional $50. All proceeds go to Lovington fireworks. For tickets contact Brittany Bates at 217-295-0031 or Shelly Martina at 217-855-4953.

Bethany Blood Drive

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•February 7, 2024•

A Bethany Community Blood Drive, sponsored by Theta Psi Sorority, will be held on Thursday, February 15 from 2 to 6 pm at the Bethany Fire Station on Rt 121 in Bethany. For an appointment please visit redcrossblood.org, sponsor code: Bethany Fire or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767)

Community Blood Drive

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•February 7, 2024•

Agri-Fab Inc. will host a community blood drive with ImpactLife on Friday, February 9 from 9 am to 2 pm at 809 S. Hamilton St in Sullivan in the Gold classroom. To donate contact ImpactLife Urbana at (800) 747-5401 or visit www.bloodcenter.org and use cost 71025 to locate the drive.

Chili Cookoff

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•January 31, 2024•

The Bethany Celebration Committee will be having a Chili Cookoff on Friday, February 16 at Bethany American Legion. Sign in is from 4 to 5 pm and the event is open to the public from 5 to 7 pm. Entry fee is $10 per chili and tasting fee is $5 which includes one bowl and three cups. Categories are spicy, traditional and unique. Make the best chili to win cash prizes. There will also be 50/50 and prize basket raffles. To enter message Bethany Celebration on Facebook or email bethanycelebration@gmail.com.

ECIAA on Aging Hosting Conversation

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•January 31, 2024•

The East Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging is hosting a conversation for Moultrie and Douglas counties on Thursday, February 8 from 10 am to Noon at the Elizabeth Titus Memorial Library in the Community Room. There is also a remote option. The Zoom meeting id is 850 6190 4278 and passcode 397820. In these uncertain times community based programs serve as a lifeline for older adults and their caregivers, grandparents raising children, nursing home residents, victims of abuse, and individuals with disabilities. As demand for these services continues to increase; state and federal support must also increase. Your voice is vital and must be heard. If you have any questions contact Susan C. Real, CEO at 309-829-2065 ext. 1218 or email at sreal@eciaaa.org.

Soup Supper

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•January 31, 2024•

Findlay Fire and Ambulance Association will hold a Soup Supper on Saturday, February 10 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Findlay Firehouse. Cost is $7 donation.

Outhouse Festival Breakfast

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•January 31, 2024•

The Outhouse Festival committee will be hosting a biscuits and gravy breakfast on Saturday, February 10 from 8 to 11 am at 815 Front Street in Gays. Cost is a free will donation with proceeds going towards the August 10 festival. Carry out is available. Menu is biscuits and gravy, sausage links, bacon, hashbrowns, cinnamon rolls, coffee, orange juice or milk. They will also have breakfasts on March 23 and May 4.

Biscuit and Gravy Benefit

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•January 31, 2024•

Sparrow’s Unlimited will hold a biscuit and gravy breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, February 17 from 7 to 11 am at the Lovington Church of God Community Building. Cost is by donation. To go orders are available. All proceeds will benefit local families in need. They will host a breakfast on the third Saturday of the month in February, March and April.

Lybarger Named to Dean’s List

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•January 24, 2024•

Brett Lybarger, a freshman at Greenville University, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2023 semester. To qualify for the Greenville University Dean’s List, a student must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Freshmen (0-29.5 credits) must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or above. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors must have a semester GPA of 3.7 or above.