SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. – It’s not uncommon to see Paul Unruh speed through the hallways of Mennonite Friendship Communities on his scooter.
But a small police car helped temporarily put a halt to Unruh’s fast pace. Unruh was headed down the hallway when he failed to stop for two young police officers. The chase continued south, through the nursing home before Unruh finally stopped outside.
Residents who witnessed the chase couldn’t help but laugh. The car used in the chase, a small Dodge Charger, is up for bidding during MFC’s benefit auction on Oct. 11. It adds fun for children and adults alike.
The auction last year raised more than $37,000 in support of the continuing care endowment fund, which helps to defray living costs for those nursing home residents who have outlived their resources.
This year’s raffle will be for one plane ticket through Golden Rule Travel. Tickets are on sale now and the recipient does not have to be at the auction to get it.
The live auction includes model tractors, quilts, a Kohler generator, some carousels that Unruh crafted at MFC’s woodshop and more.
Bidding for the silent auction is open until noon. The To-Gather Shoppe will also be open for anyone who would like gently used items for the home.
Doors open at 8:30 a.m. with fresh donuts, pastries, fruit and coffee. Lunch begins to be served at 10:30 a.m. with barbecue pork sandwiches, potato salad, green beans and pie.
For more on the auction and an updated schedule and item list, click “Benefit Auction” at www.MennoFriend.com.