By Dena Wood
The Times
Potato Bar Philanthropists
Waitsburg NHS supports library, resource center and Humane Society with potato bar funds
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Waitsburg Resource Center volunteer Margie Benson (far left) accepts a $500 donation from NHS members: (l to r) Selina Mercado, Taylor Spoonemore, Gillian Pope, Aisy Pope, Jacob Dunn, and NHS advisor Liv Leid.
WAITSBURG - The Waitsburg High School National Honor Society raised over $1,000 this school year by hosting potato bars during basketball and volleyball games.
"We are very happy with that!" said NHS advisor Liv Leid.
Last month, the group donated $500 to the Waitsburg Resource Center. NHS members also take turns serving at the resource center on a monthly basis.
"This is a substantial donation. We are very grateful for their help and donations," said Resource Center board chair Pam Conover.
When Leid learned that the Weller Library Friends of the Library is seeking sponsors to fund one month's worth of book purchases she approached the officers about donating. They quickly jumped on board and will be the first club to provide a $200 sponsorship.
The NHS plans to donate the remaining $300 to the Blue Mountain Humane Society.
National Honor Society members for 2016-17 are: Taylor Hays, Jacob Dunn, Skylar Wood, Chloe Pearson, Selena Mercado, Robert Walsh, Tyler Wood, Jared Farley, Nick Kitselman, Emily Adams, Taylor Spoonemore, Gillian Pope, Aisy Pope, and Ariel Sandau.
Groups, clubs, and classes take turns providing meals during home games as a way to earn funds for their programs. Most meals cost between $5 and $6. The public is welcome to stop in for dinner and to support the fundraisers, even if they are not attending the games.
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