8 Feature The Bear February 16, 2023

WBCSD Foundation, PTO hold fundraiser at Little Lights on the Lane

Claire Jarrett The live auction was held dur- different
Co-Photo-Editor-in-Chief ing intermission of the dueling pianos, items to catch
around 8:00 p.m., and it was hosted by the eye of
Little Lights on the Lane hosted Steven Grace. The auction included a 3 different in-
a shared event with the WCSD Founda- night mini vacation on a houseboat at terests of the
tion and PTO on January 28. The night Lake Vermillion, donated by Joy and guests. Pete
consisted of a silent and live auction, Kyle Colbert; WB cornhole boards made Swisher was
dueling pianos, dinner, and a perform- by Josh Pedersen; a first class Chicago the MC for
ance from WBHS’s jazz band. The event Cubs game day experience for 4; an the night, and
was from 5:00 - 11:00 p.m. with 5:00 - RTIC cooler party; and an Iowa River he did an
6:00 p.m. being happy hour, 6:00 - 7:00 Landing getaway package. “amazing
p.m. dinner, and 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. duel- Monica Tylee of the PTO said, job,” said
ing pianos. “Our first item of the Chicago tickets was Tylee.
Des Moines musician Tony donated right back, so the first winners She
Bohnenkamp joined PJ for a night of donated their bid, and the tickets went up said, “Huge
dueling pianos at the joint event to bene- for bidding again. It was amazing!” shout out to
fit both the PTO and Foundation. The silent auction ran from so- Little Lights
Bohnenkamp is an owner of a successful cial hour 5:00 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. for the for letting us The fundraiser was well-attended with several full tables. All pho-
recording studio, is a well-known dueling last call to bid on items. The silent auc- have the
pianist, a drummer for The Nadas, and a tion had about 35 items available for bid- event for one tos Contributed By Monica Tylee.
singer for Lunchbox. Originally from ding, ranging from local golf course of their free
Aurelia, Iowa, he is continuously work- packages, pampering baskets, salon bas- events of the were159 tickets sold, and this brought
ing on new albums. kets filled with gift cards and products, a year.” many community members to Little
The dinner served was salad, couple of children’s baskets, a Decorah Members of the WBCSD Foun- Lights for a night of fundraising and hav-
beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green getaway, a wine lovers’ baskets, Iowa dation and PTO helped run the event and ing a good time. Total profit for the event
beans, rolls, brownies, and pumpkin bars Hawkeye wrestling tickets/Iowa gear some of the WBHS Student Government was $23,360.00 and was split between
catered by Hy-Vee. WBHS’s jazz band basket, a Riverside stay, a photo of Kin- members helped wait tables and serve the PTO & the WBCSD Foundation.
played during dinner. nick signed by the coach, and many other food throughout the night. There
Thank you for supporting
Live Auction Items
the WBCSD Foundation & PTO
Grand Piano
Donation of $1000+
First Class Chicago Cubs Gameday Experience
Little Lights on the Lane
4 Prime seats for a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field of your choice
West Branch Roofing
Pictures on the field following the game
Lake Vermillion Houseboats
Numerous other bonus “prizes” during the game Chicago Cubs/Dr. Chris Hogrefe
(Must give 1-month notice before desired game) Dwayne and Angie Capper
Won by Rob & Lezlee Copeland & Donated back to Reauction Hy-Vee North Dodge
Won by Dwayne & Angie Capper Barnhart's Custom Services
Iowa River Landing Getaway
1-night stay at Staybridge Suites Iowa City – Coralville Parlor Grand Piano
4 – Tickets Iowa Heartlanders Ice Hockey Game Donation of $500-$999
1 – Zamboni Rode Uncle Chad Aldi All Pets Veterinary Clinic
Skay Automotive Dennis Scheidt Tender Care Animal Hospital
$75 Gift Certificate at Tribute Eatery
Green State Credit Union
Monica & Jarod Tylee
Petite Grand Piano
Donation of $100-$499
West Branch Cornhole Set
ASAP Riverside Casino and Golf Resort K & S Heating and Air
Cornhole Board Set & Bags Lowe's Ridgeway Dental Jarod and Monica Tylee
Won by Laura & Jose Gongora Decorah Cabins Bower Drywall Matt and Carrie Schneider
Iowa Heartlanders Thomas Heating and Air Ktwelve Art Studio
Rtic Cooler Party Staybridge Suites Groom Station Hawkeye Houses
Xtream Arena Oasis Electric Kathy Knoop Realtor-Coldwell Banker
Rtic cooler filled with cups, alcohol, and snacks Schneider Farms Amana Colonies Golf Club Mexico Lindo
Won by Chad & Julie Jedlicka Marisa Stout-Iowa Realty Brown Deer Golf Club Guys and Gals Hairstyles
Penguin Pediatric Dentistry Lynch's Excavating Jeff Holtz Construction
3 Day Mini Vacation on the Lake Hills Bank and Trust Josh Pedersen Mink & Bobby
Holistic Harmony Kirby Ales Photography Corridor Drywall
Lake Vermilion Houseboat (44’ Royalist Houseboat) The Wellendorf Family Rushton Sheet Metal Cedar County Fair
Must be booked before 9/29/2023 WB High School Staff WB Middle School Staff WB Elementary School Staff
*not redeemable during July 4th rates
Donation up to $100
Won by Bambi & Cory Simpson Finkbine Golf Course Kelly Jackson Fareway - Iowa City East

Thank you!
Cedar's Edge Crooked Cut Iris & Ivy
Airport National West Elle Salon Alice and Arbor Salon
How to pay: Tribute Eatery Kalona Brewery Main Street Sweets
Cider Works Brewery Tin Roost Parlor City
Venmo @WestBranchPTO Toppling Goliath Scheels Molly's Cupcakes
Cash 30Hop Big Grove - Iowa City Kaylee's Kupcakes
Checks made out to West Branch PTO Blackstone Plato Farms Scott and Carolyn Harold

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