ABOVE: The Gibson City Restoration Association’s vice president, Denis Fisher, poses with Phyllis Hitchcock during the association’s weekly Queen of Hearts drawing on Wednesday, July 23, after her ticket was pulled from the tumbler and she chose to see what was under Card No. 50 on the playing board, revealing the 5 of Spades. She won $50 for having her ticket drawn. Because the Queen of Hearts was not revealed, the $25,486 jackpot carried over to the next drawing, which will be at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, at Mark’s on First, 120 E. 1st St., Gibson City. The weekly Queen of Hearts drawings raise funds for the restoration of the historic Burwelll Building downtown. Tickets can be purchased through Venmo under “@GibsonCityQueenOfHearts” or at NAPA Auto Parts, Mark’s on First or The Fashion Shop in Gibson City.
RIGHT: In conjunction with the Gibson Area Restoration Association’s July 23 Queen of Hearts drawing, a 50/50 drawing was held, with Mary Niemann, left, winning $255. Also pictured is the association’s president, Sharon Heavilin.