Dear Editor

It is with appreciation and gratitude my family thanks the local community for their support. The recent calf sale at Willcox Livestock Auction--supporting the Rob Krentz Scholarship was not only a success but reminded us of what a great community we have in the livestock and ranching family

I thank Don and Lynn Kimble for initiating the process, I thank Sonny Shores, Teri Burgess and office staff for being so kind to Frank and I.

I thank the Malpai Borderlands Group for taking on the obligation to managing the money that has been and will be donated in Rob's name.

I am proud to thank Frank Krentz and Wes Kimble for taking the time to show up and be supportive.

Patrick Bray and ACGA and their efforts to make this a success. You all are the wind beneath my wings.

Rob and I were dedicated to educating all kids. When I had a weak moment Frank told me, ' Mom, there are very few people that others remember forever this is an opportunity for many kids now and in the future to remember Rob (dad) and what he believed in..." that is a pretty amazing statement.

We are humbled and appreciative of the donations of the calves for the sale, grateful to the buyers, and appreciate the individual donations.

I am working to make many of our ag issues and ag education projects a success such as the Ag Literacy program and the Rob Krentz Education Scholarship. Working together we can make a difference in the future.

We are so grateful to the Willcox Livestock Auction, Sonny Shores family and staff who were kind enough to allow the calf sale to take place and they donated back their commission.

"Tribulation produces perseverance, perseverance, character, and character, hope" (Romans 5:3-4).

With gratitude, I humbly thank you.

Sincerely

Sue Krentz, Frank Krentz, Andy, Amanda, Axton Krentz

Kyle ( Krentz) , Brandon, Robert and Madyson Gutierrez

and the Krentz and Kimble famlies.