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The 15th annual Rotary Cherry Tree Celebration auction raised almost $22,000 for local projects on Feb. 20.
According to member Meredith Junge, a portion of the proceeds will go to the Jefferson County Library to purchase computers and support the Community Read program, and another portion will purchase a Jaws of Life device for the Jefferson County Fire District.
The remaining funds will be used by Rotary to fill special requests from the community during the year, to sponsor an exchange student, and to provide college scholarships for Culver and Madras seniors.
It was a successful fundraiser, despite the struggling economy, Junge observed.
"We really appreciated how generous people were in donating auction items, and in purchasing items," she said.
