On Saturday, April 27, the Owen Centennial Committee held their first major fundraiser to raise funds to pay for centennial events. They were hosted by Dee Wells and her staff at Withee A&W as …
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On Saturday, April 27, the Owen Centennial Committee held their first major fundraiser to raise funds to pay for centennial events. They were hosted by Dee Wells and her staff at Withee A&W as they did a bucket raffle and sold raffle tickets. Dee also donated 20 percent of her sales between 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. It was an enjoyable day for everyone who participated.
Raffle bucket winners were:
Taste of Clark County Basket donated by Clark County Economic Development & Tourism Bureau—Todd Nikolai
A&W Baskets donated by Dee Wells—Ron Wilbur and Janice Arndt
Basket donated by the Woodland Tap Room—Schalee Liesenfelder
Chair with cooler donated by Prevail Bank—John Coffman
Picnic Basket donated by Owen-Withee Area Historical Society—Janice Arndt
Owen Library Tote full of books/movies—Canice Parnewicz
Shirts donated by Red Daisy Girl—Tim Nolan
Cooler full of picnic/grilling items donated by AbbyBank—Julie Christophersen
Tote full of goodies donated by Clark County Rehabilitation & Living Center—Canice Parnewicz
Gift Certificates donated by Martin's Fresh Market—Tammy Draper and Janice Arndt
Gift Certificate donated by O-W Sports & Liquor—Pam Jaffke
Blankets donated by Lori Thieme—Matt Riihinen (2), Todd Nikolai, Canice Parnewicz, and Sam Draper (2)
In addition, the Centennial Committee held their regular monthly meeting on Wednesday, April 24. Scott Jalling and Phil Greschner have been busy selling ads for the Centennial Book. Histories of Owen businesses are also being gathered. Mayor Jalling would like to have a picture taken of all six of the Owen mayors that are still living. Sandy Deacon knows someone willing to make a commemorative quilt for the celebration that will then be given to the O-W Area History Center for permanent display. The committee is also looking into doing a Jail and Bail fundraiser event.
The next meeting is planned for Wednesday, May 29 at Mill Pond Park.
