The John Paulding Historical Society recently held a car raffle. Jim Stykemain of Stykemain Chevrolet, Paulding, donated a 2015 Sonic LT to be raffled off with the proceeds going to JPHS.
The raffle brought in over $7,000 which helped to offset the loss JPHS felt by having to cancel several of their fundraising events due to the Covid-19 virus.
The winner of the car was Terry Buehler. John Henry Kauser had sold the winning ticket to Terry and he wanted to give him the good news personally. Terry and his wife, Marlene, decided that they would donate the car back to Stykemain Chevrolet for them to sell and give the proceeds to the John Paulding Historical Society!
“I am so touched by this act of generosity, especially at this time when the museum needs it the most.” JPHS president Kim Sutton remarked.
Sutton continued, “Due to Covid-19 we had to cancel our fall and winter events. The Festival of Trees, which is our largest fundraiser, brings in nearly half of our budget each year. This has truly been a God send.”
2021 looks uncertain as well for JPHS. The annual Wine and Cheese Event, which is another huge fundraiser for the museum, traditionally held in February, has been cancelled.
“We’re hoping and praying that things will get better and we will be able to hold our other fundraising events throughout the rest of 2021.” says Sutton, “but we just have to wait and see.”
