Spies fundraiser set Saturday at Pawnee Park

COLUMBUS -- A fundraiser will be held Saturday at Pawnee Park West Shelter for Tiffany Spies, who suffered injuries while on a mission trip.

Spies is the daughter of Lindy and Jeff Connelly.

Events will include an 8 a.m. mile run and a 9 a.m. free-throw shooting contest. There is a $5 entry fee, and the winners in each age bracket will receive a T-shirt.

A burger bash will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. for $5 per plate. There will be a silent auction from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with about 20 items to bid on.

Items include a $500 gas grill, a $300 trip to Omaha, a Coach purse, quilt, mirror, Barbara Jeans gift certificate and a TV. Some theme baskets to bid on include college bound, beach, Husker, baby, restaurant, entertainment, and hair care.

Major donations have been provided by Carnaco Foods, Rambour Reality, Michael Wegener Implements, HyVee, Taco Johns, and Scotus Central Catholic Student Council.

Donations also can be sent to St. Anthony’s Church, 562 17th Ave., Columbus, NE 68601. For more information, call Anne Novicki at 564-2097.