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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