•June 13, 2018•

Join the fight at 4 p.m.-? Saturday, June 23 at the American Legion Post 68 in Sullivan.

A benefit in honor of Richard “Huck” Huckstep is being held to aid him in his fight against throat cancer.

Huckstep has entered this battle the with same determination and courage that he did fighting for our country in Vietnam as an infantryman serving in the Marine Corp.

A meal by donation will be served beginning at 5 p.m. Also included at the benefit will be a cash bar, live auction at 6:30, silent auction with winners announced at 8:30 p.m., bake sale, meat board, pull tabs, 50/50 drawing and a raffle at 9 p.m. for a Henry Golden Boy .22 Magnum rifle.

Entertainment will also be included.

Proceeds will go to help Huckstep with medical and personal expenses as he fights this battle.

•June 6, 2018•

Preparations are underway for the Moultrie-Sullivan Fair June 22-23.

On May 5, approximately 40 people showed up with rakes, shovels, and other miscellaneous tools along with four tractors with scoops to prepare the Moultrie Sullivan fairgrounds.

Many hands make light work; within a couple of hours, the fairgrounds are now almost ready for the 2018 Moultrie Sullivan Fair. Those with questions may reach the fair board members by email at moultriesullivanfair@yahoo.com.

•June 6, 2018•

Miss Moultrie-Douglas Fair pageant is accepting applications.

Any young ladies who would like to participate in the 2018 Miss Moultrie-Douglas pageants - Miss (16-21), Jr Miss (11-14), Little Miss (4-6) should contact Sandy Hoke at 493-3583 or visit the website www.moultriedouglascountyfair.com and download the applications.

Deadline for turning in applications is June 8. The new Miss Moultrie-Douglas will receive a $2000 scholarship. Scholarships will also be given to the first and second runners-up.

•May 30, 2018•

Organizers of the Sheep to Wool to Quilt Event, Saturday, June 2, at the new site of the Illinois Amish Heritage Center near Chesterville are pleased with the progress in restoring the Schrock House with final painting, front yard floral plantings, and parking lot construction nearly completed.

Troye Kauffman, chairman of the event, announced that an 1890 era suit worn by Daniel Schrock, the builder of the Schrock House, will be on display. In addition, the 1840’s era Campbell family quilt made entirely by hand from locally produced fabric will also be on display.

Brian Karrick, former director of Historic Farming Operations at Lincoln Log Cabin State Park, will be on hand shearing sheep as well as demonstrating more modern technology used in shearing sheep.

The actual spinning wheel brought to Illinois by Mose Yoder in 1865 will be on display. Other spinning wheels and looms will be on display with demonstrations and “hands on” opportunity to learn this ancient craft. Quilting demonstrations will also be offered throughout the day.

A petting zoo with baby lambs, goats, calves, a pony, ducks, chickens and a peacock will be available for children to enjoy. Pony rides will be offered.

The kitchen of Doris Yoder will have homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee starting at 9 a.m. Homemade chicken and noodles, mashed potatoes, green beans and pies will be available for lunch.

“This kick-off event for the 2018 season will be delightfully educational, visually rich, and a gustatory pleasure for all who attend,” proclaims Wilmer Otto, chairman of the Illinois Amish Heritage Center Board of Directors.

There is no admission to this event; however, donations will be greatly appreciated. The Illinois Amish Heritage Center is located just off Rt. 57, nine miles west of Arcola, through Chesterville on State Road 133; from Arthur, three miles east on State Road 133.

•May 30, 2018•

Anyone donating $25 or more at the June 2 Cookout Benefit for Pastor Brandon Zoll will be offered an airplane ride by John William Durbin. The ride will be over Mason Point and the lake.

The cookout is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, June 2 in the Sullivan IGA parking lot.

Pastor Zoll is recovering from an aggressive form of brain cancer, and all proceeds will be given to the Zoll family to help defray mounting medical expenses. The event is sponsored by the Sullivan Ministerial Association.

The rides will be available after June 2, and contact/scheduling information will be given to the donors at the cookout.

Featured at the cookout will be the usual rib eyes, brats and pork chop sandwiches along with soft drinks.