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Whitetails Unlimited is sponsoring the Central Illinois Banquet Friday, September 25 at the Knights of Columbus, 1501 W. Fayette, Effingham. This special event will feature a two-meat buffet, auction and prizes with a wide array of products such as firearms, outfitter packages, hunting and outdoor-related equipment, artwork and collectibles only available at WTU events. A WTU mission-related grant from this event will go toward local conservation and youth prorjects.

The social hour begins at 5 p.m. with dinner at 6 p.m. Tickets are $35 each, $10 for a spouse or $10 for children 15 and under. The ticket order deadline is September 20 and tickets will not be sold at the door. To order tickets locally, phone Janice Wernsing at 217-821-8801, Amanda Weishaar at 217-663-3142 or WTU National Headquarters at 800-274-5471 or go online at www.whitetailsunlimited.com.