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Rotary Auction Nets About Eighty Thousand Dollars in Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek Rotary Auction raised between 79 000 and 80 000 dollars from 114 000 dollars in items donated by local merchants. Auction chair Randy Keller called the event a success, noting higher proceeds than expected despite snow and a soft economy. Funds support Rotary projects including walking paths and Rotary Lake improvements. Chetwynd volunteers donated items for Chetwynd Rotary Club projects. The Canadian Cancer Society plans a 2002 Daffodil Campaign with 15 000 blooms arriving March 27 for sales through March 30 at IGA Super Value and the Liquor Store. The society aims to raise about 4 million provincially, with 86 percent of revenue from fundraising.