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07/08/2003 Archived Entry: "A NICE NOTE FROM CHERYL RATHBUN"

A NICE NOTE FROM CHERYL RATHBUN THAT I'D LIKE TO SHARE

Peg,

Thanks so much for your words of support for the Spanish trip kids. Becky Bailey sent me a copy. It has been a lot of fun. Perhaps the most fun has been the Mexican rodeos hosted at Jesse Magana's ranch El Milagro. We have sold concessions there on three occassions. The money made was not much, however every little bit helps. We had so much fun interacting with natives from Mexico who speak predominantly Spanish. What a cultural education for our youth. The music provided during the entire rodeo was outstanding. Many people probably have no idea of the work Jesse does to put on these events.

Bonnie Orozco is a saint providing an opportunity for local youth to travel to different countries and experience life outside of our small community. What these kids will bring back to the community will be invaluable. We hope they are given the opportunity to present at different local groups their experiences.

Thanks to Ellsworth community for their support, to La Prairie for allowing us to have Bake Sales in front of the store and for sponsoring a raffle and to the Methodist Church for use of their parking lot for garage sales and their kitchen for making peanut brittle.

Cheryl Rathbun