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Wassmuth is big winner at Mystery Night
Summit Academy held their 18th annual Mystery Night Fundraiser on Saturday, October 3rd. The Greencreek Community Hall was transformed into a renaissance era castle complete with stone archways and a damsel in the turret. Jousting knights, a Sherwood Forest tavern, and a menacing dragon which threatened from above were a few of the many decorations put together by the team of Therese Schmidt and Shirley Stubbers. The event, chaired by Maurice and Heather Seubert, began with time for socializing and enjoying food prepared by volunteers led by Jeanne Stubbers and Linda Beckman. Attendees also browsed and bid on a variety of silent auction items donated by many generous businesses and individuals. Guests were encouraged to try their archery skills in the game created by Bo & Amy Rose. Contestants won tickets based on their skill, and a drawing was held to determine the winner of $100 in lottery tickets. The live auction was an action-packed bidding war overseen by auctioneer Rick Musick. The evening’s jesters, Michael Rehder and Savanah Prigge, kept the bidding lively with their antics. A one-day rafting trip, statue of Mary, hunting rifle and several hosted dinners were among the most sought items. The elimination raffle was the evening’s main event as one by one the 350 tickets were drawn. Each 10th ticket drawn won that guest a trip on stage to choose a $100 prize. They were encouraged by the king and queen of the evening, Kevin and Kathy Rehder. Norm and Julie Sonnen also assisted on stage as Robin Hood and Maid Marian. Prizes and auction items were procured by a committee headed by Alea Wassmuth. Finally, the last 10 Mystery Night ticket holders were called out and enthusiastically welcomed onto the stage by the Summit Academy alumni. The elimination process continued as each of these final 10 names was drawn out one at a time. Each of those ticket holders was given a consolation prize as the alumni performed skits to add to the anticipation and fun. Keith Wassmuth was the last name left in the tumbler and the winner of $10,000 in gift certificates to be used at the Mystery Night sponsors: Lindsley’s Furniture and Appliance, Sonnen Meats, Les Schwab Tire Center–Grangeville, B &A Performance Auto, Intermountain Feed & Mercantile, Hoene Hardware, Chesky Woodworking, and Cottonwood Foods. Thank you to all who supported our largest fundraiser of the year through attending or donating. 
Keith Wassmuth, left, was the big winner at Summit Academy’s Mystery Night Saturday, Oct. 3 at the Greencreek Hall. Also shown are Kevin and Kathy Rehder, M.C.’s and Julie Sonnen. Photo by Ned Waters. 
The Mystery Night committee did a lot of work to make the Greencreek Community Hall look like a real castle for their Mystery Night this past Saturday, Oct. 3. Between the castle turrets shown and the chain hanging chandeliers, event goers got the feel of a medieval setting for “A Knight to Remember.” Mystery Night is Summit Academy’s biggest fundraiser each year. Photo provided by Alea Wassmuth. |
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