Astoria, IL Wednesday, July 2, 2008 Vol. 131, No. 3











 Independence Day | Fulton County Fair Queen Candidates | Ipava Car Show

 

Independence Day Celebrations

Astoria

The annual Independence Day celebration in Astoria will be held  Friday, July 4, at Hughes Park.

Softball tournament games begin at 3 p.m. along with After-Prom Committee serving super nachos.

There will be entertainment, other food stands and raffle drawings beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The fireworks display by J & M Displays will begin at 9:30 p.m.

Vermont

Vermont Memorial Ballpark’s annual Fourth of July Celebration will be held Saturday, July 5.

Tentative schedule of events is as follows:

  • 7-8 game  — Coach Pitch, 1-2 p.m.
  • Opening Ceremonies, 2-2:10 p.m.
  • 10 and under Home Run Derby, 2:10-2:30 p.m.
  • 9-10 Game — Pitching Machine, 2:30-3:30 p.m. 
  • 11-12 Home Run, 13-15 Home Run, 3:30-4:15 p.m.
  • 11-12 Game — Slow Pitch Softball, 4:15-5:15 p.m.
  • Bitty Batters, 5:15-5:45 p.m.
  • Special Recognition, 5:45-5:50 p.m.
  • Adult Home Run Derby, 5:50-6:30 p.m.
  • Firefighter’s Game: Table Grove vs. Vermont, 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Women’s Hall of Fame vs. Diaper Dandies, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
  • Old Timers vs. Young Guns, 8:30-9:45 p.m.
  • Fireworks display by J & M Displays following the last game.
Butterfly porkchops will be served throughout the day.

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Who Will Be Crowned 2008 Miss Fulton County Fair?

Fulton County Fair Queen Candidates

Photo by Lockard Photography

Pictured from left, Katelyn Mason, Meghan Lassiter, Noelle Woodruff, Caitlyn Welker, Maggie Derry, Melissa Baughman, Roxanne Clemens, 2007 Queen Allison Fawcett, Kendra Raymond, Erika Ford, Jamie Linville, Caitlyn Beaird, Kellie Kenser, Angel Mosher.

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Ipava Car Show Winners

Photos by Wendy Danner

Mayor's Choice Award

Mayor’s Choice Award — Kathy Jones, Lewistown — ’62 Olds Starfire

Truck Division

Truck Division, first place, Ron Nelson, Ipava — ’67 Chevy 1/2 ton

Muscle Car - New (2nd)

Muscle Car — New, second place, Jerry Friday, Ipava — ’07 White Mustang

Fire Chief's Award

Fire Chief’s Award, Mike Coleman, Havana — ’64 Chevy Impala

Muscle Car - New (1st)

Muscle Car — New, first place, Brandon Engle, Table Grove — ’97 Mustang

People's Choice

People’s Choice Award — Tyler Osborn, Bushnell — ’72 Cutlass Supreme

Most Miles

Most Miles, Julie Stoltz, Glasford — ’94 Red Mustang

Muscle Car - New (3rd)

Muscle Car — New, third place, Neattie Paisley, Rushville — Red Charger

Eain Danner

Anyone Need a Lift? – Eain Danner will pick you up in Grandpa John’s Car.

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