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Ashlyn, from left, Levi and January Jensen talk Saturday while selling sweet corn at Town Square and Wells Fargo Bank parking lot in an East Fork Fire benefit. The three were donating half of the proceeds from the sale to benefit people affected by the fire, while the rest went into their college funds.
Three Chinook siblings are selling the sweet corn they have grown and donating half the proceeds to relief for people affected by the East Fork Fire.
Levi, Ashlyn and January Jensen have been selling their first-ever crop of sweet corn for three weeks at Saturday Market in Town Square. Their mother, Linae Jensen, said the kids have raised $600 in three weeks. They sell a dozen ears for $5.
The idea, Levi Jensen said, was ignited after hearing children at school talk about how their families were affected by the East Fork Fire.
The families will use the money to repair fencing and replace hay bales, Ashlyn Jensen said.
Linae Jensen said her husband sells seed, and this year they decided to try growing sweet corn.
Levi Jensen aid he helped with the irrigation of the corn and the kids all helped pick it.
In addition to providing a philanthropic benefit, the children are also learning important life lessons.
"It's to establish business skills and work ethic and generosity. It's been a real good lesson for the kids," Linae Jensen said.
The other half of the money goes to the children's college savings, she said.
The East Fork Fire money will be given to the Independence Bank East Fork Fire fund.
The Jensens planted the corn late, a mistake, Jensen said, that turned into an advantage now that they're the few who have corn left to sell. The plan is to keep selling and giving until the corn runs out.
The Jensens' fundraiser is one of many people have held to help people impacted by the fire.
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