Local Shrine Club Raises $10K for Shrine Hospitals

March 26, 2024 at 9:02 p.m.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Kelly Elliott, Emily Elliott, Wyatt Elliott (winner of the youth 410 shotgun donated by Two Bear Arms, Don Wallen and Don Smith; back row: Scott Wallace, Randy Riner, John Sadler and Jim Brennan. Not pictured is Brian Robinson, winner of the Henry .22 cal rifle donated by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home. Photo Provided.
Pictured (L to R) are, front row: Kelly Elliott, Emily Elliott, Wyatt Elliott (winner of the youth 410 shotgun donated by Two Bear Arms, Don Wallen and Don Smith; back row: Scott Wallace, Randy Riner, John Sadler and Jim Brennan. Not pictured is Brian Robinson, winner of the Henry .22 cal rifle donated by McHatton-Sadler Funeral Home. Photo Provided.

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For many years, the local Shrine Club has put on various events as fundraisers for their network of Shrine Hospitals across the United States.
Recently, several hundred local shooters participated in the 25th annual Shrine Turkey Shoot where the focus was fun, food and fellowship. The proceeds from the event were part of the Shrine Club’s annual donation of over $10,000 and was earmarked as a donation for the Shrine Orthopedic Hospital in Chicago specializing in children, according to a news release from Kosciusko County Shrine Club.
Donations poured in from many local area businesses and individuals. Those that contributed and deserve a thank you include Akron Concrete, Alderfer Bergen and Company, American Table Restaurant, Applebee’s, Arby’s on North Detroit Street, Auto Zone, Back Forty, Phillip Barkey, Bass & Bucks, Bowers Jewelry, Brandt Harley Davidson, Dixie Breading, Brouwer’s Furniture, Crossroads Bank, Culvers, Leigh Denlinger, Derry Electric, Downtown Eatery, Five Star, George’s Highlander, Grossnickle Eye Center, Hacienda, Harry’s Tap & Grill, Hartzel Farm / Etna Elevator, Henry Firearms, Instrumental Machine and Development, JB Furniture, Kings Keg, Leesburg Liquors, Mad Anthony’s, Maple Leaf Farms, Gene Meade, McHatton Sadler, Metzger Auction, Meijer’s, Midwest Spring, Monteith Tire, NAPAGoshen, Oak and Alley, Papa Vinos, Patona Bay, Pizza Hut Detroit Street, Rex’s Rendezvous, Rise and Roll, Ritter’s, Reinholt’s Furniture, Sadler Family, Salvatore’s, Service Liquors, Sheriff’s Office, Don Smith, John Snyder, Starbucks, Stoner Car Care, Tactical Walls, TL Jackson, Texas Roadhouse, The Bowling Alley, Truex Embroidery, Two Bear Arms, Fred Vining, Walmart, WR Hall, Wings Etc. and You The Fan.
The coordinators of this event were Don Smith and John Sadler, cochairs.
Along with food, 50/50 drawing, gun raffles and silent auctions, McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels donated a Henry H01, 22 caliber rifle and Two Bear Arms donated a youth 410 shotgun to the Shrine Club as two of the main prizes.
The Turkey Shoot provides a way for the community to support the local Kosciusko County Shrine Club and its philanthropic mission to support the Shrine hospitals, according to the release.

For many years, the local Shrine Club has put on various events as fundraisers for their network of Shrine Hospitals across the United States.
Recently, several hundred local shooters participated in the 25th annual Shrine Turkey Shoot where the focus was fun, food and fellowship. The proceeds from the event were part of the Shrine Club’s annual donation of over $10,000 and was earmarked as a donation for the Shrine Orthopedic Hospital in Chicago specializing in children, according to a news release from Kosciusko County Shrine Club.
Donations poured in from many local area businesses and individuals. Those that contributed and deserve a thank you include Akron Concrete, Alderfer Bergen and Company, American Table Restaurant, Applebee’s, Arby’s on North Detroit Street, Auto Zone, Back Forty, Phillip Barkey, Bass & Bucks, Bowers Jewelry, Brandt Harley Davidson, Dixie Breading, Brouwer’s Furniture, Crossroads Bank, Culvers, Leigh Denlinger, Derry Electric, Downtown Eatery, Five Star, George’s Highlander, Grossnickle Eye Center, Hacienda, Harry’s Tap & Grill, Hartzel Farm / Etna Elevator, Henry Firearms, Instrumental Machine and Development, JB Furniture, Kings Keg, Leesburg Liquors, Mad Anthony’s, Maple Leaf Farms, Gene Meade, McHatton Sadler, Metzger Auction, Meijer’s, Midwest Spring, Monteith Tire, NAPAGoshen, Oak and Alley, Papa Vinos, Patona Bay, Pizza Hut Detroit Street, Rex’s Rendezvous, Rise and Roll, Ritter’s, Reinholt’s Furniture, Sadler Family, Salvatore’s, Service Liquors, Sheriff’s Office, Don Smith, John Snyder, Starbucks, Stoner Car Care, Tactical Walls, TL Jackson, Texas Roadhouse, The Bowling Alley, Truex Embroidery, Two Bear Arms, Fred Vining, Walmart, WR Hall, Wings Etc. and You The Fan.
The coordinators of this event were Don Smith and John Sadler, cochairs.
Along with food, 50/50 drawing, gun raffles and silent auctions, McHattonSadler Funeral Chapels donated a Henry H01, 22 caliber rifle and Two Bear Arms donated a youth 410 shotgun to the Shrine Club as two of the main prizes.
The Turkey Shoot provides a way for the community to support the local Kosciusko County Shrine Club and its philanthropic mission to support the Shrine hospitals, according to the release.

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