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Group raising money for Elkhorn Food Pantry relocation

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Volunteers help with renovation work at the new location of the Elkhorn Food Pantry near the intersection of Geneva and Wisconsin streets in Elkhorn. The building, owned by the adjacent First Congregational United Church of Christ, had housed an antiques store for many years. Below is an outside view of the new location.

ELKHORN — Laura Yurs’ talent made her a qualified candidate. And simple geography made her an easy target.

Oh, she’s not complaining, because it’s for a worthy cause.

“I organized a silent auction for the Elkhorn Women’s Club, and was involved in other fundraising projects and got pretty good at it,” Yurs said. “Then my neighbors, the Raidls (Frank and Betty), asked if I would be interested in helping with the food pantry. I’m a member at Southern Lakes Evangelical Free (Church) and wanted to help in some way.”

She has become one of the many key players in the Raise the Roof campaign, a community drive and ecumenical church effort involving about a dozen congregations to renovate and support a new home for the Elkhorn Food Pantry ... CONTINUED

At a glance

Raising the Roof Fundraiser for the Elkhorn Food Pantry, Aug. 11, 6 p.m., Monte Carlo Room, 720 N. Wisconsin St., Elkhorn. (262) 723-4646.

• To donate time or materials to the remodeling project, call Frank Raidl at (262) 742-3799 or email him at frank@hhfllc.net.

• To donate an item or gift certificate for Thursday’s silent auction, call Laura Yurs at (262) 742-4668 or email her at laura@yursgroup.com.

• For more information about attending or purchasing a table at Thursday’s fundraiser, call Jean Raidl at (262) 742-3799.

• To make a tax-deductible donation, send a check in care of the Elkhorn Food Pantry to N7031 County Highway H, Elkhorn, WI 53121.

For more information, go online to www.elkhornfoodpantry.org.