Duppler-Smith Post #460 American Legion in Belleville has made the decision for the second year in a row not to hold our yearly Feather Party/Bingo in November. The Delta variant for COVID poses too much risk to ask people to attend in our building. We would also like to give the local businesses another year to recover economically from the hardship of the Pandemic.

Raffle prizes include a Springfield Hellcat 9mm OSP or $450 cash; a Glock G43X 9mm or $350 cash; a Ruger Max 9-9mm OSP or $325 cash; a Savage Axis-Camo 243 ca. w/Weaver 3-9 Scope or $325 cash; a Ruger 10/22 Carbine .22 LR or $200 cash; and five $50 cash prizes. You must meet all state and federal regulations to own a weapon to enter. The drawing will be held on Tuesday, November 9th, and you need not be present to win.

The American Legion urges everyone to support local business and charitable organizations in the area. That is why, in good conscience, we cannot ask for donations at this time to support our community wide Feather Party. Instead, we are holding our yearly raffle like last year to continue our work in the community.

If a Legion member does not call on you in the next couple weeks and you wish to purchase raffle tickets, please call (608) 455-5700 and leave a message or send an email to wfenster@charter.net with your name and address and how to contact you so I can see that you get your tickets, please. Tickets are $5.00 each, five for $20.00 or 30 for $100. Thank you for your past support.