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Numerous booths were set up at Mt. Pulaski Grade
School, with over 60 vendors offering a variety of handcrafted items
and homemade goods. There was a cookie walk being held in the
basement. Just outside the building, Brew 66 was selling hot drinks.
Mt. Pulaski High School had over 50 vendors with
items ranging from crafts to clothing to Christmas ornaments just to
name a few.
At Mt. Pulaski’s American Legion, Salt Creek Crafters
were selling crafts, wood designs, antiques, floral, clothing,
soaps, candles, jewelry, baked goods and Pampered Chef.
Other places to shop included Vinegar Hill Treasure Chest, Topper’s
Storage, Creative House, Red Ribbon Christmas and Market on the
Hill. Moochelle’s Kid Care, Annette Hahn and Linda’s Wood Art were
set up at homes in the area.
Along the downtown square in Mt. Pulaski, the
courthouse was festively decorated with Christmas décor and offering
warm refreshments and festive treats. Mt. Pulaski Township
Historical Museum sold baked goods and gently used Christmas items.
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Just down the street, Mt. Pulaski Public Library was
holding its annual book sale and also offered free donuts and hot
drinks.
For the hungry shoppers, there were several options available. In
the morning, St. Thomas Aquinas Church sold pancakes, sausages,
eggs, biscuits and gravy and baked goods. Zion Lutheran Church sold
soup and sandwiches to raise funds for a church youth group trip.
At Mt. Pulaski Grade School, the options were Walking tacos, sloppy
joes and hotdogs.
Next to the American Legion, Boy Scout Troop 122 sold
pork chop sandwiches, chips and water.
Food trucks on Mt. Pulaski’s square included Tochimilco and We Three
Sweets.
Restaurants including the Old Brickyard Grill and
Pub, Diggity Dawgs, Mt. Pulaski Café, Davis Dairy Bar, Boomer’s BBQ
and Market on the Hill were open and offering a variety of fare.
Besides Mt. Pulaski, there were locations set up in Chestnut,
Elkhart and Latham. The Chestnut Fire Department had a bake sale,
crafts, jewelry and other items. The Elkhart Station General Store
offered Illinois products and wine tasting. At Latham’s Korner Café,
there were homemade cookies and other desserts, resin art and
homemade dog treats.
As in previous years, the towns were full of people out and about
doing Christmas shopping and visiting with friends.
[Angela Reiners] |
