Norwood man wins St. Lawrence NYSARC's annual $10,000 raffle; many other area residents win prizes
From left are Denice and David Button, donors of second prize to St. Lawrence NYSARC’s Fund Raiser with Jeff Cole, anchor of “7 News This Morning” and “7 News at Noon,” and Suzy Hoffleit of St. Lawrence NYSARC.
CANTON -- David Wellings of Norwood is the winner of this year’s St. Lawrence NYSARC raffle’s top prize of $10,000.
NYSARC conducted its 32nd annual fundraiser Friday at the Best Western University Inn, Canton.
The agency sold 4,524 certificates for a gross profit of $28,590. They gave away 33 prizes .
The event was hosted by WWNY-TV’s Jeff Cole, the anchor of “7 News This Morning” and “7 News at Noon.”
St. Lawrence NYSARC’s Board of Directors President Patricia Campanella gave the opening comments for the evening. Ppresiding over the drawing were Mark Waterstram, C.P.A. from The Bonadio Group, and Victor Rycroft, Canton Village Police Department.
St. Lawrence NYSARC Executive Director Daphne Pickert expressed appreciation for the community’s support. “Proceeds from this event will benefit several programs that are not fully supported through other means including our art gallery, called G.O.A.L. (Gallery of Arts & Learning),” Pickert said. The gallery is on Main Street in Canton and features artwork created by people with disabilities. “This weekend, we are proud to be a featured stop on the Arts Council’s Studio Tour,” Pickert said.
St. Lawrence NYSARC 32nd Annual Fund Raiser Winner List:
1st Prize $10,000 Cash Prize
Winner: David Wellings, Norwood
2nd Prize $2,050 1 Week Getaway to Lake Ozonia by Dave & Denice Button, Canton
Winner: Jim & Maureen Triolo, Norwood
3rd Prize $1,495 5k London Blue Topaz and Diamond Necklace by Carbino's Jewelers, Ogdensburg
Winner: Mary Jean Hall, Raymondville
4th Prize $1,199 Laptop Computer by Advanced Business Systems, Watertown
Winner: Connie & Denny McGaw, Madrid
5th Prize $850 Electric Reclining Chair by Harris Medical, Potsdam
Winner: Ms. Anne Prouty, Canton
6th Prize $500 Handmade Quilt by Gouverneur Roofing & Sheet Metal, Gouverneur
Winner: Rick Senecal, Potsdam
7th Prize $500 Golf/Hotel Package by Best Western University Inn, Canton
Winner: Casey Barr, Ogdensburg
8th Prize $500 Gift Certificate by Gillee's Auto Truck & Marine, Canton
Winner: Terri Burnett, Massena
9th Prize $458 Round Trip Tickets (2) Massena to Boston by Cape Air, Massena
Winner: Bob Oakes, Canton
10th Prize $450 "Sunlit Falls" Original Painting by Wilson Bickford, Gouverneur
Winner: Dorothy Gilbert, Canton
11th Prize $390 Season Hockey Tickets, St. Lawrence University, Canton
Winner: Joseph Knowlton, Watertown
12th Prize $250 Cash Prize by Merriman's, Norwood
Winner: Eugene Jones, Potsdam
13th Prize $250 Gift Card by Denice and Dave Button, Canton
Winner: Donald Forsythe, Ogdensburg
14th Prize $250 Gift Certificate towards ARE Fiberglass Truck Cap or Cover
by Moser's Custom Trim Shop, Massena
Winner: Myron Dafoe, Canton
15th Prize $225 "Impressionism Paradox" Print by John Morrow, Ogdensburg
Winner: Kristen Ojida-Blair, Plattsburgh
16th Prize $200 Annual Gym Membership by Get Fit, Canton
Winner: Kevin Cota, Canton
17th Prize $200 Cash Prize by Bella’s Bottles and Beverages, LLC, Madrid
Winner: Bruce McDonald, Canton
18th Prize $200 Gift Certificate by Brown's Jewelry Store, Gouverneur
Winner: Irene Bronson, West Stockholm
19th Prize $200 Artwork of Choice, GOAL Gallery, Canton
Winner: Ron Tulley, Hammond
20th Prize $159 Stihl Trimmer by Wood Chop Shop, Canton
Winner: Sheila Cleveland, Hermon
21st Prize $150 Scenic Flight or Flight Lesson by Potsdam Aero, Potsdam
Winner: American Legion Aux #925, Norfolk
22nd Prize $130 Kobo eReader Touch by Seacomm Federal Credit Union, Massena
Winner: Richard & Cheryl Glidden, Canton
23rd Prize $129 Overnight Stay by Holiday Inn Express and Suites, Malone
Winner: Everett Thompson, Lisbon
24th Prize $100 Gift Certificate at 1844 House, Potsdam
Winner: Erich Von Schiller, Newton Falls
25th Prize $100 Gift Certificate Community Performance Series, Potsdam
Winner: Kathleen Amo, Ogdensburg
26th Prize $100 Cash Prize by Massena Savings & Loan
Winner: Pam Northrup, Massena
27th Prize $100 Cash Prize by Randy L. Peets, Esq., Massena
Winner: Mary Mussen, Hermon
28th Prize $100 Gift Certificate at White's Flowers, Canton
Winner: Velva O’Hearn, Edwards
29th Prize $100 Gift Certificate by Route 11 Truck & Equipment, Canton
Winner: Tim Donahue, Norwood
30th Prize $100 Gift Basket by Josie’s Little Pizzeria Olive Oil Company, Canton
Winner: Bob Moyer, Canton
31st Prize $100 Cash Prize by St. Lawrence Federal Credit Union, Ogdensburg
Winner: Nancy Thompson, Ogdensburg
32nd Prize $100 Dinner and Show by Ogdensburg Command Performance, Gran View and Phoenix on the Bay, Ogdensburg
Winner: Susan Quinell, Potsdam
33rd Prize $100 Gift Certificate by Coakley ACE Hardware, Canton
Winner: Stephen Button, Canton
St. Lawrence NYSARC is a non-profit membership association dedicated to full inclusion and integration for persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities within our communities. The Agency’s mission is to offer individuals and their families an opportunity to achieve self-determined goals and provide life-long learning opportunities.