Way to go, Big Cheeto!

Tom, I like how you "explained" at the bottom.

03/30/2006
Fundraiser to bring back former KLGA DJ Wilson
By:Mindy Baker
Musician Scott Larson also returning to Algona for event The spirit of the Cheeto has returned.

In spring of 2003, Bryce Wilson brought the 'World's Largest Cheeto' to Algona and raised more than $3,000 for the Kossuth County Food Pantry in the process.
It's three years later, and the eccentric disc jockey known for his fundraising now lives in the twin cities, but he's on his way back for a special engagement at Sister Sarah's - once again with the idea of benefiting the food pantry.
"The food pantry has always been close to my heart," stated Wilson. "People tend to forget that - however you may feel about the people getting the food - they have kids, and the food is for the kids."
On Saturday, April 8, starting at 7 p.m., Tom Straub and the employees of Sister Sarah's will be hosting a fund-raiser for the food pantry. Along with emcee Wilson, former Algona resident Scott Larson will be bringing his guitar and friends to provide entertainment for the event.
"It's a great way to use my music to give back to the community," stated Larson. "I've gotten so much from Algona. Even though I'm in Des Moines, I want to stay active here. Algona will always be my home."
The reunion is the brainchild of Straub, his wife Nance, and a group of area business owners that he has coffee with every Thursday morning.
"We were scratching our heads over how the board of supervisors had handled the food pantry issue and we saw the article on how the city had committed more money," he explained. "We thought maybe we could do something to help."
The event will feature a live auction of donated items and a $5 cover charge, with all proceeds going to the food pantry.
By Tuesday, after only one day of calling, two big items had already been donated to the auction. Kemna Auto Centers donated a Dale Earnhardt piston clock and Ernie Williams Harley Davidson has provided a Harley Davidson V-Twin clock manufactured by Bulova.
"I've always thought that if you want something done right, you need to do it yourself," said Wilson. "I want to take part and hope that a lot of people get on board. I'm looking forward to coming back."
"I hope this give the community a greater awareness of the food pantry's needs," added Straub. "At the holiday time, they are flush with donations, but after that people tend to forget. This is a chance to raise some money for a good cause and have fun doing it."
Straub added that he realized between all the area fundraisers and national tragedies, people might have donation fatigue.
"Any help would be appreciated," he explained.
People with donations for the auction can contact him at 515-295-7725.

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