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tree roundup a success
The Prairie High School Rodeo team had a very successful fundraiser despite the less than expected turnout of people. Early silent bidding was opened at 4 p.m. due to a boys basketball game that evening. Shane Arnzen was the auctioneer and donated his time as well as a beautiful picture made by his wife Cheryl. Ten trees were decorated. Following is a list of donators and themes: Jeff and Kim Ratcliff (Redneck tree & wreath) Prairie Elementary School & Staff (Blue bulb) St. Gertrude’s Monastery (Penguin theme) in honor of the late Sr. Judith Brower Jackie Poxleitner (silver & purple) A-1 Flowers & More ( Snowman tree & wreath) Small Butte Construction (Snowflakes) J & E Excavation/St. John Hardware (maroon w/candy garland) Jill Seubert (homemade wrangler) Jean Brady & Angela VanderPas (western kerchief) Also auctioned were 3 trees donated by Ernie Jennings to take home and decorate. Other wreaths donated were: Craigmont Hardware & Antiques, Meghan VanderPas, Darby Duclos (2), Scott & Michelle Schaeffer (2), Arnzen Drug, Nick & Lacey Uhlenkott, Wells Fargo Bank, Rodeo Kids, US Bank and Brandee Seubert. Bonnie Keirnan donated a 5 ft. snowman and a wreath. Denny Walker donated a headstall & reins. Also on silent auction was a Christmas cake donated by Don & Jeanne Kuther, signs made by Brandee Seubert, a horseshow w/leather picture frame by Jeff Ratcliff and many miscellaneous items by the Rodeo Team. The team would like to thank everyone for their donations. They raised over $1500 and plan to continue this fundraiser next year. |
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