At 2 p.m. on Saturday at the Blue Sage Arena in Castle Dale, Cory and Shannon Cloward, Kip and Brandi Ivie, Kay and Judy Truman, Justin and Alyssa Truman and Brock and Amanda Truman hosted a benefit roping and fundraiser for the Jacobson family.
There, they had breakaway roping contest, raffle, live auction, silent auction and two different team roping competitions. Jon and Cindy Judd prepared dinner for those in attendance while Castle Dale City donated the use of the arena. The cattle and auction items were donated as well. The Emery High volleyball team donated service and helped with concessions.
“Tragedies are when people give the most,” said auctioneer Scott Robins.
A substantial amount of money was raised from the auction to donate to the Jacobson family.