Young entrepreneurs raising funds for Fox Valley Rink
By Jenna Wagner
FOX VALLEY - On August 28, Fox Vegas Mini Golf opened shop on the front lawn of the home of Josh and Megan Schmaltz.
I had the pleasure of interviewing CEO Parker Schmaltz. He said he has been really enjoying golfing with his friends at the Fox Valley Golf course and thought the idea of a mini golf on his front lawn would be perfect. He gathered a group of friends and they went to work. The group got creative, also finding those balls that might have ended up in the rough at the Fox Valley golf course are now yours to purchase at the Fox Vegas Mini golf. They also sell juice, baking and other snacks for you to enjoy while playing a round.
Owners of the Fox Vegas golf course are back row: Madden Dirk,Charlie Schmaltz,Parker Schmaltz,Jace Checkley,Dawson Bonogofski,Luca Dirk, Levi Schmaltz.
Front Row: Clara Schmaltz and Lilly Schmaltz.
Inflation might cause some people to forgo playing golf this year to stay within their budget, but not at Fox Vegas Golf course, where a round will only set you back a quarter. Charlie Schmaltz, who is also a creator of the golf course, said they are already adding improvements and have ordered some turf. They used supplies from their parents to create the 9-hole course. Those who are not particularly fond of mini golf have also generously made donations.
The best part of this mini golf course is that all funds are being donated towards the new boards that are currently being installed at the rink. I asked the group what made them want to choose the rink. They said, "It was an easy choice, all of our parents are on the arena board, and we know it's very expensive to run".
Another member of the group said, "We spend all of our winters there with our friends, and we want to see the rink open for a long time". This group is proof that, regardless of your age, whether young or old, you are capable of making a difference in your community, even if it is a homemade mini golf course on your front lawn.
The group raised an astonishing amount of $620 in just a few days. If anyone would like to help the group reach its goal of $ 1,000, please reach out to jennawagner.jw@gmail.com.