LADD — A fundraiser, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary of Harold E. Russell Post 938 in Ladd, was held on Sunday at Rip’s in Ladd.

The American Legion Auxiliary’s purposes are to help with the caring of disabled veterans of all wars and conflicts and assisting them to regain a place in civilian life, said Sandy Dunseth, president of the Ladies Auxiliary. “We especially help our local veterans home.”

Proceeds from the fundraiser are used in Children and Youth Programs by helping support Special Olympics, Illinois Americanism Essay Contest and Poppy Poster Contest at the school in Ladd. The top three entries in the Americanism Essay Contest and the top three poster entries are then awarded a monetary gift. Junior members also help in some of the projects of the Legion Auxiliary.