By BARBARA BARBIERI

On Thursday, June 15, the 4th annual “Power of the Purse,” a fund-raiser for the support of “early learning in Wells county,” was held at Timber Ridge Catering.

Holly Johnson was the winner of the top prize at the United Way’s 4th Annual “Power of the Purse” fund-raiser held at Timber Ridge on Thursday, June 15th. (Photo by Barbara Barbieri)

Event sponsor was Indiana Physical Therapy and Power Purse Sponsor was ProFed. Dale, Huffman & Babcock were the Platinum Pocketbook sponsor while Gold Clutch sponsors were AdamsWells Internet, First Bank of Berne and Honegger, Ringger & Co.

Members of the committee for the event were Tamra Boucher, chair, Patty Randall and Ginny Vogel.

United Way Director Ben Renkenberger welcomed those attending and board member Doug Brown assisted with the raffle.

Other purse winners were: Mary Craig, Sharlene Honegger, Dense Renkenberger, Julie Ward, Shannon Whitehead, Jayna Goodrich, Nikki Verity, Jinny Broderick, Ann Frank, Karen Potter, Kristi Lockwood, Arrow Insurance, Angie Vachon, Tori Hagg, Barb Kintz, Elle Bulick, Cheyenne Schearer and Jan Harder.

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