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Pedal cars on display at The Orphanage

Over 20 pedal cars will be on display at The Orphanage at 300 S. Main St. in Yuma from July 2 through Sept. 26. Hours at the gallery are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Tuesday-Saturday and 1-4 p.m. on Sundays.

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Kim Killin, in front, and Kathy Browning celebrate a successful bid during the live auction portion of Saturday’s event. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Jimmie Bailey III gallops his way to the win in the Wild Horse Diamond Run game at Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Legacy Event on Saturday, July 10, at Phillips County Event Center. Also pictured with her stick horse is Alyssa Metzger. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

During Saturday’s live auction, Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation board member Harry Kinner showcases an angel food cake baked by Fae Lindgren. This particular type of cake has been a longstanding tradition at the Legacy Event and other local fundraisers for many years. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Bryan and Tammy Kroeger sport denim overalls while bidding on a silent auction item at the Denim & Diamonds event last Saturday evening. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Corrin Myers, at right, helps check in Erin Vieselmeyer and Kyle Carper at the Denim & Diamonds entrance at Phillips County Event Center. — The Holyoke Enterprise | Johnson Publications

Denim & Diamonds event exceeds goal

Melissa Memorial Hospital Foundation recently raised $131,797 at an event they weren’t even sure could take place in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.

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New fire station bid accepted

Although much was removed from the original plans for the new fire station, Holyoke City Council at its July 6 meeting accepted a bid from Rockwell Construction for $794,532 to move the project for