Plains school Christmas bazaar draws 42 vendors

The first annual Plains school bazaar took place in the new gymnasium Saturday and was well supported by the community.

Envisioned by Debbie Brown, a member of the school faculty, it was to be a showcase for students to show off their many talents. It quickly grew to include local vendors and those outside the area. A large range of items were offered, from Christmas trees to baked goods, metal signs and holiday decorations.

Several of the student vendors were selling items to raise money for various causes, including sixth-grader Brianna Kulawinski. She had been working hard all the previous week preparing baked goods to raise money for the softball organization called Elite Travel Ball.

Thirteen-year-old student vender Shay Nelson, with the support of his father Ken, was offering handmade wooden Christmas trees that were made in the family wood shop.

High school senior Ocean Hyde was selling handmade jewelry. She said making the jewelry was very time consuming.

Fourteen-year-old student vender Kaylene Morkert was on hand selling baked goods.

Forty-two vendors took part in the bazaar, including six student vendors.