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The Pekin 4th of July parade is quickly approaching.
Adult floats, antique tractors, school bands, bicycles, commercial floats or vehicles, clowns, fire trucks/departments, historical cars, classic cars, horseback riders, horse drawn vehicles, mini vehicles, side-by-side, military, motorcycles, political parties, saddle clubs, Shriners, and youth floats are the categories that will be accepted. You must register separately if you wish to have a Shriner.
Some guidelines to keep in mind:
1. Registration forms are due by Friday, June 28 at 5 p.m. No exceptions.
2. Only one entry is allowed per entry form.
3. This form is for parade entities only. This form does not enter you in the Prince, Princess, Firecracker, Dynamite, or queen competitions.
4. KEEP MOVING through the parade and through the park. DO NOT STOP DURING THE PARADE. KEEP MOVING.
5. No throwing or tossing candy, souvenirs, or other giveaways.
6. All categories are allowed 2 floats per department (1 trailer per vehicle is allowed). No trailers over 10 feet long!
7. There are no walkers allowed!
8. Please be at line-up the morning of the 4th no later than 8:30 a.m.
9. If you do not register before the parade, you will NOT be allowed to participate! Pre-Registration only!
10. Those driving a motor vehicle must have a valid driver’s license. (Tractors are excluded if the driver is accompanied by an adult with a license)
11. You may email your form to
12. Parade complaints are to go directly to parade chairman. She will take them to the Betterment president.
13. For additional information, contact parade chairman Tisha Coles at (317) 430-8277
Please do your part in making the parade an organized, safe and enjoyable 4th of July celebration. Thanks!
By Jerry Curry, Staff Writer
Thievery is on the rise. Gone are the days when you could leave anything out or even leave your house door unlocked. There are several methods shoplifting, porch pirate, and grab and run, especially unlocked cars.
Salem is a longer free of these thieves. Recently many residents have sadly been victims. One incident was the Bloomin Onion had a 100 lb. propane tanks stolen. This is not only a monetary loss but a business obstacle.
Another loss reported on social media was a bicycle on Salem Avenue. Stolen from the backyard also, a weed eater off the front porch.
Leaving cars unlocked is almost a guaranteed hit for the criminal.
Why is this happening? Could be unemployment or money for drugs. Do not think the drug problem doesn’t affect the average citizen. The victim works all day, a thief works all night.
Be on a vigile to prevent a crime from happening. Lock your car at night or store item you want to keep in your trunk. Don’t lay items in an open area. Have lights on if you can. Report all crimes to the police, so they can add extra patrols. Be careful what you buy, if its real cheap it may be stolen.
Keep your guard up.
The SWAG (See What Ag. Gives) Team invites all Washington County farmers and agribusiness people to the 2024 Agriculture Hall of Fame program, dinner, and award presentation on Wednesday, June 19, in the livestock show arena at 5 p.m.
Farmers and agribusiness people that RSVP with the Purdue Extension – Washington County office at 812-883-4601, check-in with the SWAG table near the show arena, and attend the Ag. Hall of Fame award program will receive a meal and a coupon for a free ice cream from the Washington County 4-H Clover Creamery.
Participation is limited to the first 200 RSVP’s. The SWAG Team hopes many will join them to honor a deserving Agriculture Hall of Fame recipient, enjoy delicious food, and support youth during 4-H Recognition Night.
It is the policy of the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service that all persons have equal opportunity and access to its educational programs, services, activities, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran. Purdue University is an Affirmative Action institution.
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