Decorah man wins Winneshiek County 4-H Endowment Fund's raffle

(Left to right): 4-H Endowment Committee members Joni Bruvold and Beth Holthaus, raffle winners Jerry & Maryann Baker and Endowment Committee members Ken Keune, Linda Holthaus and John Anderson

Decorah resident Jerry Baker has won a TS 4x2 John Deere Gator--the grand prize in the  Winneshiek County 4-H Endowment Fund raffle.  Lavern Vickerman of Mabel was the winner of the child's riding JD Gator and John Ashbacher of Waukon was the winner of the push toy JD Gator.

The income from the Winneshiek County 4-H Endowment Fund will be used to support the Winneshiek County 4-H youth through scholarships, camps, conferences and state fair participation, along with the Winneshiek County 4-H Awards program and program materials for 4-H members.

A group of Winneshiek County residents has established the Winneshiek County 4-H Endowment Fund.  The 15 members of the Board of Directors have set a fundraising goal of $50,000 and have already raised in excess of $35,000.

Those interested in contributing to the 4-H Endowment Fund are asked to contact the Winneshiek County Extension & Outreach office at (563) 382-2949.