Prineville, Ore. – Crook County Commissioner Seth Crawford was found Friday, Oct. 25th, working at Prineville’s The Dawg House to support the business and raise funds for the Band of Brothers veteran’s group (not to be confused with the veteran’s from the HBO WW2 mini-series of the same name).
The fundraiser, which involved Crawford donating $2 for every meal purchased during the 2-hour lunch window, raised a total of $252, which included a matching donation from Dry Canyon Construction & Excavation.
Dan Swearingen with the Band of Brothers of Prineville told the Prineville review that the support is greatly appreciated. Swearingen went on to explain the many projects and other support the organization provides to local veterans, including install wheelchair ramps and other aid for local veterans in Crook County.
“We really appreciate any support we get — this community really cares for its veterans,” said Swearingen.
Swearingen also went on to explain that the organization works closely with the Crook County Veterans Services Office to identify those who need support from the group and those who volunteer their time. While he said they are working on restoring their website which may include ways for people to contribute to the organization online, donations can be mailed to PO Box 1066, Prineville, OR 97754.
The Dawg House’s Manager, Shelley Nelson, explained she had been working for the business for many years, including before the company moved to its present location about a decade ago which had previously been the longtime location for Prineville’s shuttered Artic Circle.
“They’ve been open 25 years this year,” said Nelson.
“Jim and Lynn [Straughan] originally started the business down on the old car wash on north main street.”
Nelson also went on to explain that they were also working hard to find new employees and needed at least one person working the front of house and another working in the kitchen.
Crawford, who is running again for his seat on the Board of County Commissioners, is currently facing a challenge by former commissioner Ken Fahlgren. The two advanced forward to the general election after a three way race ended in May.
Monty Kurtz was eliminated after receiving just over 16% of the vote. Crawford and Fahlgren received 43.66% and 39.29% of the vote, respectively. The race moved forward to the general election as Crawford did not secure at least 50% of the vote which is common in many local three way election races.
