4-H Silent Auction Benefits Kids

By PR Extension Office

Over 37 hand-made and home-made items were auctioned through the 4-H Silent Auction held during the Powder River County Fair last week. Leather key chains made by Zach Jones, a sheep fitting stand welded by Lea Aye, a corn hole game built by Justin Aye and a hand-stitched leather purse by Colton Jones received top bids. Over $1,854 was raised for the youth who entered the item.

The 4-H Silent Auction is the brainchild of 4-H alumnus Tyler Gardner, who felt that non-livestock exhibitors needed a way to recoup the costs incurred while creating their 4-H projects. Parents, grandparents and friends also benefit by having the opportunity to take home a memento of the 4-H member’s work.

“It’s a great way for members to develop their entrepreneurship skills. They test the waters for what might sell,” explained Superintendent, Meghan Phillippi.

4-H members, their item, and who bought the item are as follows: Justin Aye’s Flag Corn Hole Game by Poppy Mills; Shyla Madsen’s Mule Tape Halter by JD Stensland; Lauryn Billing’s Framed Succulent Photo by Jackee Randall; Delaney Ruland’s Horseshoe Bridle Hooks by Kinzie Randall; Noah Dudek’s Jacob’s Ladder toy by Katie Ward; Colton Jones’ Handstitched Leather Purse by Tyler Gardner; Keegan Schaffer’s pecan bread by Dawn Aye; Reuben Kinzer’s Handmade Arrow Decoration by Debbie Talcott; Delaney Ruland’s Farm Fresh Eggs by Jaci Phillips; Carter D’Amico’s framed longhorn photo by Missy Randall; Zachary Jones’ leather key chains by Shasta Madsen; Delaney Ruland’s dog treats by Audrey Jones; Laney Williams leather earrings by Mary Rumph; Hanna Dudek’s Hen & Chicks plant by Delaney Ruland; Delaney Ruland’s Cat Art by Jackie Rumph; Sophie Ostendorf’s goat meat by JJ Landa; Ava Landa’s leather can cozy by Jerry Landa; Lauryn Billing’s Montana towels by Deb Archer; Courtney Kuhbacher’s pillowcase by Poppy Mills; Ava Landa’s crocheted dishcloths by Audrey Jones; Ava Landa’s Montana key holder by Brandy Wahl; Keegan Schaffer’s Buffalo Springs framed photo by Emma Rohrer; Zachary Jones’ dragon fly framed photo by Susie Tate; Anna Hagedorn’s leather bracelet by Julie Riley; Delaney Ruland’s decorate cupcakes by Jeanne Sparks; Kinzie Randall’s pumpkin bread by Diane White; Keegan Schaffer’s boot purse by Penny Pearce; Noah Dudek’s sourdough bread by Jackie Rumph; Rachel Rosencranz’s boot jack by Pam Nisley; Hanna Dudek’s cake by Amanda Kramme; Noah Dudek’s fish coating by Dawn Aye; Sophie Ostendorf’s layer pullets by Ronda Gatlin; Kade Verwolf’s wood Aztec wall art by Shasta Madsen; Maddie Brownfield’s kitty city by Penny Pearce; Lea Aye’s sheep stand by Allan Reaves; Kaylan Reaves’ cookies by Jeanne Sparks; and Maddie Brownfield’s quilted cat bag by Heather Brownfield.