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Findlay Walleye Fest

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Findlay Walleye Fest 2021
The annual car show was part of the hugely successful 2021 Walleye Festival held last weekend in Findlay. For more photos, see page 8.

Red Cross Blood Drive At Post 68

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Red Cross Blood Drive At Post 68
Don Book donated blood during the drive at the Sullivan American Legion Post 68 held Tuesday, July 13. A total of 55 units of blood were collected. The next drive at the Sullivan American Legion will be on Saturday, September 18 from 8 am to 2 pm. That drive will be the River Faith American Red Cross Honor Drive.

Sullivan Farmers Market

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Sullivan Farmers Market
Paul Feist sells produce at the Sullivan Farmers Market in the pavilion on the southwest corner of the square. The Sullivan Farmers Market is every Wednesday until the end of October from 4 to 7 pm. It is free for vendors to setup and there are no reserved spaces so vendors setup tables where space is available.

Local Author At 5 West Coffee and Wine Lounge

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Local Author At 5 West Coffee and Wine Lounge
Local author Jennifer Hobbs had a book signing and reading at 5 West Coffee and Wine Lounge on Thursday, July 15. Her book “CALMED. Growth After Trauma” was released on July 1. Jennifer is pictured with her husband Ryan.

Mo. Co. VFW Post 6410 Receives Donation

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Mo. Co. VFW Post 6410 Receives Donation
On Saturday, June 26, Commander Marty Poling of the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 8, Champaign and Vermillion Counties, presented a donation to the Moultrie County VFW Post 6410 Quartermaster Jeff Nichols, in the amount of $2819.37. The DAV Chapter 8 has recently announced the retirement of their chapter and designated VFW Post 6410 as the final recipient of the chapter’s funds. The donation will enable VFW Post 6410 to continue their mission to provide assistance and emergency funds for veterans in Moultrie County and the surrounding area. If you are or know of a veteran in need of assistance, please contact the Moultrie County VFW Post 6410 at 217-728-7988.

Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament

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Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament
The Tommy Houser Memorial Golf Tournament was postponed to Saturday, July 3 due to rain and wet conditions at the golf course. However, the silent auction, steak dinner and music from Identity Crisis was still held on Saturday, June 26 as planned at the Sullivan VFW. Proceeds from the event go towards the Thomas Houser Memorial Scholarship Fund. To inquire if there is room to play during the golf tournament contact Elizabeth Houser at 217-962-0189. Pictured are Curt and Jackie Welch perusing the silent auction items at the Sullivan VFW during the event.

Bethany Fire Protection District Presented With Plaque

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Bethany Fire Protection District Presented With Plaque
Last Monday afternoon, June 21, Richie McCabe Jr. presented a plaque to members of the Bethany Fire Protection District. McCabe Jr. said that it took 3 to 4 days to construct the plaque as well as paint and stencil it. He presented the plaque as a thank you to the members of the department for being there for two of his family members when they needed the department’s assistance. “It’s a thankless job so when we get recognized it feels good,” Bethany Fire Chief Mike Jennings said “Realistically people call us on their worst day so when they come back and thank us it means it made a difference.” From left to right: James Burns, Willy Kastning, Richie McCabe Jr., Fire Chief Mike Jennings and Jim McMahan.

Knee High

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Knee High
Harper and Hudson are this year’s knee high on the 4th of July gals. Harper recently competed in the National gymnastics tournament in Minneapolis.