Locals gather to support WLCF Wampum

Katelin Davidson | Last updated Apr 30, 2015 12:0pm0

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ROYALTY. Outgoing Wheat Land Communities’ Fair Royalty Raeann Hoeft and Holly Nygren display a sign donated to the Wampum Auction by This Country Haven. Hoeft and Nygren served as royalty for WLCF during the 2014 fair. -Journal photo by Courtney Geschke

Community members and faithful supporters of the Wheat Land Communities’ Fair gathered together on the evening of Saturday, April 25, for a spirited night of fun and bidding to help fundraise during the annual Wampum auction.

The event included a live and silent auction portion, which collectively raised more than $8,500 for the fair.

The evening began with a social hour, followed by a catered meal prepared by Memories Diner. Immediately following the meeting, WLCF President Fritz Coon gave a brief update about the upcoming fair and Erika Hennings spoke about the progress of the horse barn.

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