WINNEMUCCA - Soroptimist International of Winnemucca held its first Shop Winnemucca Shopping Spree fundraiser. It was a huge success and the lucky winner was Karen Johnson. The SI organization would like to thank everyone who purchased a raffle ticket. The funds raised will help with two awards given annually by SI Winnemucca: The Violet Richardson award goes to a young lady (age 14-17) who volunteers in the community. The Women's Opportunity Award is given to a woman who is head of household and is furthering her education to get back into the work place. This year the recipient for the Violet Richardson Award is Carli Evatz; the recipient for the Women's Opportunity Award is Sateana Shemp. Each year SI Winnemucca also gives one or two scholarships to a senior girl who is graduating from McDermitt High School and/or Lowry High School. SI officials would like to thank the merchants and individuals who donated cash, products and/or gift cards/certificates: Raley's, Khoury's, Uptown Market, Allure Salon and Spa, Electric Beach, LeFrench Twiste, Country Rose, Second Street Seasonals, Tips Western, Belanger & Co., Rice Jewelers, The Griddle, Chihuahua's, Winnemucca Floral, Bella Grazia, Tapestry, Java Town, Frugal Flamingo, Ormachea's, Karma, Endless Memories, Northern Nevada Trading Co., Framing Things, Linger Longer, Third Street Bistro, Goodnight Irene, Radio Shack, Premier Salon and Spa, CB Browns, Simply Trendy, Weezies, Global Coffee, Chamber of Commerce, Las Margaritas, DeLong Ford, Dorothy Brinkoetter. SI officials want to thank Humboldt County businesses and residents. "We appreciate your continued support as we strive to help women and girls in Humboldt County," SI officials said. SI Winnemucca is always looking for new members. For more information contact Nancy Lesperance at 775-578-3770.[[In-content Ad]]
