Trumbley recipient of proceeds
On July 26, the 4H Building will be the site of a benefit dinner and silent auction in honor of Megan Trumbley who is currently battling cancer.
Megan is undergoing radiation and chemotherapy treatments and the benefit is being held in an effort to show her support and encouragement; as well as, help with expenses.
The event, which begins at 5 p.m. will include a taco feed and a silent auction and two different raffles.
Items currently set for the silent auction include gift certificates for local businesses, an electric grill valued at $700, a half of beef - processed, quilts, baskets and more.
The first raffle has tickets set at $5 each or 5 for $20 and winners will receive a Henry Golden Boy Rifle, a load of gravel - delivered, or a Yeti cooler. The second raffle has tickets set for $20 each or 6 for $100 and the winners will receive a half of beef - processed, or a 2011 Kawasaki KX450.
If you would like to donate to the silent auction or purchase raffle tickets, please contact Dezerae Poole at 620-224-8788 or Megan Purvis at 913-216-5500.
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NEWS
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SPORTS
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