Fear the Spear Tailgate benefits Booster Club

Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank of Waukon and Decorah recently presented a check in the amount of $1,316 to the Allamakee Athletic Booster Club for proceeds the bank received through its Fear the Spear Tailgate Party held Friday, October 2 of Homecoming Week at Waukon High School. Serving hamburgers and hot dogs grilled by the Allamakee Cattlemen near the Waukon High School, the bank accepted free will donations for the meal, with all proceeds being donated to the Allamakee Athletic Booster Club. Accepting the check on behalf of the Allamakee Athletic Booster Club are Lisa Christianson (far left) and Lynn Johnson (far right), and presenting the check on behalf of Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank is Sara Miller (center). The Allamakee Athletic Booster Club has received $8,125.83 in donations during the six years this Fear the Spear Tailgate event has been held. Submitted photo.