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Many new and long-time donors participated in St. Charles Foundation's 30th Annual Hospice Auction earlier this month, raising approximately $50,000 to help support hospice services and those in the community needing end-of-life care. Traditionally held at the Crook County Fairgrounds Indoor Arena, this year's event was presented as an online auction, with trees and quilts placed in various Prineville businesses for in-person viewing. Supporters bid online for decorated trees, handmade quilts, and other auction items, which raised about half of the $100,000 goal to help provide crucial support services for hospice patients and their families. One of the top selling trees was "Hunting for Help," which was donated by Rosendin Electric. This tree included a one-day guided fishing trip, custom upland bird hunting package, binoculars, lanterns, camping stove and more. Another top seller was "Outdoor Adventures," donated by the St. Charles Prineville medical st
New school board member elected
Ruthie McKenzie holds on to parks board seat after facing challenger Joe Becker
Local voters determined who would serve on multiple special district boards in Crook County during last Tuesday s election.
Most candidates ran unopposed, although two people were vying for a single spot on the Crook County Parks and Recreation District Board. Joe Becker was running against incumbent Ruthie McKenzie, who ended up winning another term with 52.89% of the vote. Other incumbents retaining their seats on the parks district board included Darlene Henderson and Barbara Punch.
Two incumbents, Scott Cooper and Gwen Carr, won another term on the Crook County School Board, but the board will gain one new member. Jessica Ritter ran unopposed to fill a vacancy left when Walt Wagner resigned from his position in March.