It was another successful banquet for the Greene County Pheasants Forever chapter. The volunteer committee hosted the event on Friday evening, Nov. 4, at Clover Hall on the Greene County Fairgrounds in Jefferson. More than 100 hunting friends were in attendance.
The meal was catered by Lidderdale Country Store with desserts furnished by committee members and their spouses.
Kevin Lentz cried the live auction, keeping the bidding moving along quickly. More than $6,620 was raised through the sale of various items. Another $590 was collected on the silent auction.
This year there were 12 Hoppes cleaning kits for sale on the live and silent auctions. Each successful bidder then had the opportunity to pick a prize which included two shot guns, gift cards, rifle scope, PF flag and other nice items.
The cleaning kits sold for $2,765 collectively.
Greene County PF has a long history in the area. In the past 32 years, 185 projects have been completed on 875 acres. There have been land projects on 2,626 acres; 7,725 acres in nesting projects and 200 acres of shelterbelt projects. In addition, numerous food plots have been established.
Serving on the committee were Kevin Devilbiss, Jeff Gorsuch, Mike Minnihan, Fred Long, Susan Cort, Dean Dozier, Steve Cort, Luke Nims and Kyle Holt. Aaron Sloan assisted with the gun paperwork. Additional volunteers are always welcome.
Gold sponsors were Dean and Cassie Dozier, Michael and Vikki Subbert, Steve and Julie Karber, Kevin and Teresa Devilbiss, Dunkers by Matt, Dan Hardaway, Jefferson Monument Works and Justin Towers.
Silver sponsors included Greene County Soil and Water, Home State Bank, Fred and Sandy Long, Darrin Ross and Doc’s Stadium.
In addition, numerous other businesses contributed to the success of the event with cash donations or providing merchandise. ~courtesy of The Scranton Journal
