Birney Vanderboegh wanted to show his appreciation to Southwest Michigan's farmers for growing "the best-tasting fruit in the country." So the St. Joseph man bid a record $15,300 for the season's ceremonial first crate of local strawberries at the Benton Harbor Fruit Market's annual charity auction.
"I just appreciate the good fortune I've had to live in this area and enjoy so much of this great-tasting fruit," said Vanderboegh, who owns Best Energy, a wholesale propane distributor. Vanderboegh said the money he bid will be donated to Grace Christian School and Napier Parkview Baptist Church.
In past years the auction's winning bid has often been a combined effort among several buyers. Vanderboegh was part of a group of 32 people who collectively bid $15,200 for the season's first strawberries at last year's auction.
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