Ice cream social raises $14,000 for teen

More than $14,000 was raised Feb. 24 at an ice cream social to benefit Douglas High School junior Cecilia Ristau.

The proceeds will be used to help Ristau with expenses incurred in the treatment of diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple autoimmune diseases.

Retired St. Gall Catholic Church pastor Father John J. Corona headed the committee that sponsored the event.

Committee members included Jack Stemplinger, Laurie Barnhill, Debbie Hergenrader, Shannon Mayes, Lisa and Becca Schwigert, Paula, Nicole and Louise Didero, Carrol Parkos and Annette Kangas.

The committee expressed its thanks to the Revs. Paul McCollum and Dan Hussey and staff at St. Gall, The Record-Courier, Scolari's and its employees, Bank of America, Model Dairy, Raley's, St. Gall's Women's Society, Farmer's Insurance, Wal-Mart, Douglas High School National Honor Society, and Sierra Trading Post for donations.

Auction and raffle items were donated by:

Carson Valley Beauty Supply and Salon, Beachcomber Salon, Hamdog's Restaurant, Drago's Salon, Rite Aid, Ironwood Cinemas, The Manger, Papa Murphy's, Nyona's, Shear Heaven Salon, Pizzazz Fashions, Sweetie Pies, Video Library, Fresh Ideas, Russell Mercantile, Tahoe Ridge Winery, Carson Valley Golf Course, Genoa Lakes Golf Course, Carson Valley Inn, Jack Stemplinger; J.T. Basque Bar & Dining Room, Staples, Q's BBQ, Steaks and Salads, Studio Vogue, Margie Leslie Studio, Michonne Bourriague, Trader Joe's, Roselyn Didier, The Wildhorse, Fantasy Tan, Stephanie Waggoner, Sharon Mayes, Gail Barnes, Paula Didero, Cracker Box Restaurant, Carson Valley Garden and Ranch, Gina's Dog Grooming, Changes Salon, Vicki Sunseri, David and Johnson, LTD, CPAs;

ASJ Small Engines, Auto Parts Depot, Barone & Reed Restaurant, Jen's Optical, Artrageous, Tom Daniel, A Wildflower, Gary Wittig, Barbara Donley, Kids and Horses, Lexon America, Century 21 Clark Properties, Farmer's Insurance, Perry Capalbo, Jim and Theresa Degraffenreid.