DON McDERMOTT / PVT The 14th annual Quarter Auction attracted more than 300 people -- including these happy paddle-waving supporters of golf -- to the Pahrump Nugget Convention Center Saturday. An estimated $10,000 was raised, with those funds supporting junior golf programs in the valley. Advertisement

An estimated $10,000 was raised in the 14th annual Quarter Action, a fundraiser put on by the Pahrump Valley Youth Golf Founders Club.

More than 300 people participated in the auction, held in the Pahrump Nugget Casino-Hotel convention center Saturday.

The funds raised in the auction have supported the high school golf programs, helping to defray travel expenses, purchase equipment and pay tournament entry fees.

The Pahrump Valley Junior Golf Association, designed for boys and girls 7- to 18-years-old, is another beneficiary of the fundraiser. And the golf program at Rosemary Clarke Middle School is also funded through the auction.

At the end of each school year, the PVYGFC gives a $5,000 scholarship to a graduating senior. And other scholarship programs benefit from the fundraiser.

Previous scholarship winners include Peggy Dohlen, Hannah Nilson, Paul Giannotti, Alaine Garrett, Mike Sluder, Justin Blakeley, Stacy Davey, Rich King, Lori Hopkins, Jason Holley, Jimmy Trummell, Jenna Eason, Stacy Watson, Will Bertz, Chad Goins, Rachel Lindemann and Nick Owens.

The organization's board of directors are Larry Goins, president; Elaine Goins, executive director; Julie Floyd, treasurer; Robert Worden, executive board; Bob Hopkins, executive board and Sarah Hopkins, executive board.

Board members are Jeff and Shanda Hammar, Gary and Lynn Keller, John and Sharon Tate and Michele Worden.

Floyd is the coach of the Pahrump Valley High School girls' golf team which won Nevada Class 3-A state championships in 1997, 2002, 2005, 2006 and 2007.

This year, prizes were donated by State Farm Insurance, Noble Roman's Pizza, Seemore's, Skate Zone, Pahrump Valley Doors, Laraine and Brent Crowther and Desert Towing.

Also, Canyon Concrete, Ron and Kathy Eason, Impressions, the Founders Club, Pahrump Valley Auto Plaza, Pioneer Hotel, Valley Electric Association, Shadown Mountain Feed and Wulfy's.

Also, Lakeview Executive Course, the Pahrump Valley High School Athletics Department, Decadence Day Spa, Cahlan Law Office, Bad Check Division, Custom Cakes by Tamara, All Creatures Animal Hospital, Agassi Foundation, and Princess House.

Also, Saitta-Trudeau, The Happy Swinger, Threadz, WalMart, Virgin River Casino-Hotel (Mesquite), Homer's Bug, Pahrump Pottery, Extreme Finish, Auto Zone, Dr. Keith Kolhorst, and Irene's Casino.

Also, Baskets by Alice & Jill, Las Vegas Discount Golf, Mountain View Casino, NAPA Auto Parts, Flowers by Terria and Kaye's All State.

Also, Frazier Furniture, Terrible's Lakeside, Pahrump Nursery, Great Lengths, Horizon Market and Debbie's Pest Control.

Also, Dale Norton, Java Bees, Extreme Finish, Bicycle Warehouse, Brain Freeze Rentals, Hairitage Styling Parlor, Nugget Steakhouse, Las Vegas Golf Club and Awards Plus.

Also, C's Design, Pahrump Bakery, Floyd Construction, Rosemary Clarke Middle School principal Joe Peters, 4-Day Mattress and Golf Mesquite Nevada.

Also, Superwash, Great Lengths, Jack's Detailing, John and Sharon Tate, Alamo Ranch, Beauty In You and Sam Adams.

Also, Mt. Charleston Pizza, Jon Audiss, RV Sunshades, Jim and Rhonda Paxton, CC's Beauty Zone and Jewelry of Romance.

The Pahrump Valley Times has been another major contributor to the junior golf programs.

*The Farmers Cup Adult-Junior Golf Series' March event, scheduled Sunday, was canceled because of high winds.