Snowshoe foundation’s Lighting Our Hearts Fundraiser was a great success this year. Thank you to all the businesses who participated. All the trees are on display in the Village at Snowshoe Resort. They will be there until January 1st.
‘Buddy benches’ installed at North Elementary School
ELKINS — Thanks to support from community agencies, students at North Elementary School have two special “buddy benches” where they can sit if they are feeling left out or need a friend.
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Snowshoe Foundation Finds Treasure on the Mountain!
“The 2017 Treasure on the Mountain was a fantastic success. We had a beautiful day of sunshine and lots of winners “stated an ecstatic Snowshoe Foundation Executive Director Jessica Stump. Ms. Stump, who has led the Foundation for the past several years, also noted, “This was the first time in our raffle history that all 5000 tickets were sold”. Over 50 non-profit groups, coordinated by assistant Greg Fenters, participated in the sale of our tickets. A sellout has always been our goal. We hope this will be the case for the Treasure on the Mountain Raffle in the future and we want everyone to buy their tickets early so they can be assured of a ticket and are eligible for the Early Bird Drawings.”
The crowd on the mountain was estimated at 2,500 as the winners of over $260,000 of prizes. Winners from as far away as Colorado, Missouri, North Carolina, Virginia were announced along with winners from all over West Virginia. Local winners included the winner of the Ford F150 from Elkins Auto was J Butcher from Phillipi. Other local winners included J Parker, J Malone, M Marfield, E Baldwin, R Jeran, and many others.
The raffle winners are drawn over a period of 4 hours, with a winner being announced every five minutes. Great food was provided all afternoon, most by local charitable organizations. Everything from walking tacos, from Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department, chicken from the Elkins Band Auxiliary, pork loin sandwiches from Tygarts Valley Lions Club, corndogs from Elkins Kiwanis’s, pepperoni rolls from Tygart Valley High School, to popcorn from Marlinton Women’s club, pork rinds from Durbin Lions Club, and Zul’s lemonade from Elkins Middle School and much, much more. All guns and crossbows were provided by Phillips and Sons Pawn Shop who annually oversees the side raffles. Interested supporters, present or not, could experience the excitement of the drawing by watching on Facebook or receiving notifications from the Raffle App which was provided by Illume Media.
This event could not even be considered without the support of Snowshoe and the countless volunteer hours from Snowshoe’s employees. The raffle really is a community effort with volunteers assisting from ROTC, Tygarts Valley High School and Davis and Elkins College with the sale of gun chances and 50/50 sales during the raffle. Other groups spent many hours selling Raffle tickets at various events over the past 10 months including Matt Lewis, coach of the Elkins High Cross Country and Track teams. These selling groups earn $10 for every $100 ticket sold to benefit their organization.
“It was a great afternoon for all those that attended and we really want to thank all of our volunteers that make this such a great event”, stated Frank Santmyer, Snowshoe Foundation President. Frank also noted, “We really appreciate our Corporate Sponsor Elkins Auto for all they do for us throughout the year and their assistance in promoting our raffle”. “In addition to all the local companies that help with our prizes, we receive great help in marketing our event from The Intermountain, WDNE and this year from WCLG in Morgantown”.
Voras Haynes, Snowshoe Foundation Vice President added, “We want to thank all of the folks that help make this event the success it is. We have a great Board and unbelievable volunteers. Jessica Stump and her team do a tremendous job putting together an event of this magnitude. The funds raised by the Foundation help all kinds of great organizations in our area. Beginning in September the applications for Snowshoe Foundation grants will be available online at Snowshoefoundation.org. We invite all non-profits or public schools or programs that are doing great things in our community, but may need a bit of financial assistance, to apply. We can assist any non-profit located in Pocahontas, Randolph and Webster counties. We will also be funding scholarships for residents of these counties that are pursuing additional education after high school including college and trade schools. The scholarship applications will be available in February. If your group or student has any questions please contact Jessica at 304.572-5671 or check out the Foundation website at Snowshoe Foundation.org”.
TOTM Gun Raffle Winner
Serial # | Description | Winning # |
181353 | Taurus PT709 Slim | 471 |
181350 | Remington RM 380 Pistol | 990 |
180783 | Taurus 22mag Revolver | 303 |
180782 | ATI ATIGOMX556 LTD | 080 |
181495 | Keltec PMR-30 | 045 |
181499 | Taurus Public Defender | 549 |
181500 | Savage 93r17 | 410 |
180786 | Walter P22 Tiffany Blue | 944 |
181496 | Heritage Rough Rider | 483 |
180854 | Carbon Express Crossbow | 723 |
180784 | Savage Axis Muddy Girl 243 | 992 |
181497 | ATI 300 Blackout | 354 |
180856 | Kimber micro Carry 9mm | 807 |
181494 | SCCY CPX-2 – Pink | 342 |
181498 | Henry Golden Boy Lever Action | 395 |
180785 | North American Arms 22mag | 954 |
180850 | Kahr cm40 | 385 |
181375 | Fausti Traditions o/u | 788 |
180851 | Canik TP9SA | 321 |
180860 | Nodak Spud LLC NDS-7556 AK Pistol | 180 |
181379 | Glock G43 9mm | 676 |
180863 | UTAS UTS-15 12ga | 619 |
180855 | Dan Wesson 44mag Revolver | 069 |
180780 | Taurus M85 38 Ultra Lite Revolver | 793 |
180781 | Thompson 1927 Tommy Gun | 910 |
180857 | Chiappa 1911-22 | 304 |
180858 | Parker Bushwacker Crossbow | 315 |
181349 | Colt Gold Plated 1991 Patriotic Tribute | 437 |
2017 Treasure on the Mountain Prize Winners
Winners will be announced here on the website as well as on the official Snowshoe Foundation app through push notifications. If you haven’t already downloaded it please click here to install.
Winner of the 7:00 – Ford F150 Crew Cab 4×4
0162 – J Butcher
Thank you all for your support and looking forward to 2018’s Treasure on the Mountain
Winner of the 6:55 – $25,000 Cash
5754 – J Huffman
Next Up: 7:00 – Ford F150 Crew Cab 4×4
Winner of the 6:50 – $10,000 Cash
4837 – R Short
Next Up: 6:55 – $25,000 Cash
Winner of the 6:45 – Appliance Package
2957 – H Hill
Next Up: 6:50 – $10,000 Cash
Winner of the 6:40 – Ruger Mark III 22/45 Heavy Barrel
0559 – D Hoppes
Next Up: 6:45 – Appliance Package
Winner of the 6:35 – $5,000 Cash
2541 – J Pingley
Next Up: 6:40 – Ruger Mark III 22/45 Heavy Barrel
Winner of the 6:30 – 5-night Bahama Cruise for 4 People
9658 – A Sharp
Next Up: 6:35 – $5,000 Cash
Winner of the 6:25 – $1,000 Cash
1123 – D Brown
Next Up: 6:30 – 5-night Bahama Cruise for 4 People
Winner of the 6:20 – HD TV with Home Theater System
9884 – C Stone
Next Up: 6:25 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 6:15 – $1,000 Cash
7224 – K Kiev
Next Up: 6:20 – HD TV with Home Theater System
Winner of the 6:10 – 3 Night Snowshoe Lift & Lodging Package for 4
3291 – D Litton
Next Up: 6:15 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 6:05 – $1,000 Cash
0227 – R Taylor
Next Up: 6:10 – 3 Night Snowshoe Lift & Lodging Package for 4
Winner of the 6:00 – 2017 Polaris General 1000
3907 – J Goins
Next Up: 6:05 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 5:55 – $1,000 Cash
5660 – D Silman
Next Up: 6:00 – 2017 Polaris General 1000
Winner of the 5:50 – 18k WG, 1.12ct Diamond Ring
5140 – G Ellis
Next Up: 5:55 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 5:45 – $1,000 Cash
8401 – M Sullivan
Next Up: 5:50 – 18k WG, 1.12ct Diamond Ring
Winner of the 5:40 – Yeti Cooler Package
6734 – H Miller
Next Up: 5:45 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 5:35 – $1,000 Cash
0190 – D Seabolt
Next Up: 5:40 – Yeti Cooler Package
Winner of the 5:30 – Hot Springs Rhythm 7 Person Hot Tub
5352 – M Marfield
Next Up: 5:35 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 5:25 – $1,000 Cash
0352 – D Feldes
Next Up: 5:30 – Hot Springs Rhythm 7 Person Hot Tub
Winner of the 5:20 – Carbon Express Covert Crossbow
4889 – A Rao
Next Up: 5:25 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 5:15 – $1,000 Cash
6741 – R Jeran
Next Up: 5:20 – Carbon Express Covert Crossbow
Winner of the 5:10 – Walt Disney World 2-Day Park Hopper Tickets for 6
8073 – G Workman
Next Up: 5:15 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 5:05 – $1,000 Cash
9793 – Curry
Next Up: 5:10 – Walt Disney World 2-Day Park Hopper Tickets for 6
Winner of the 5:00 – Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4×4
2047 – M Fogo
Next Up: 5:05 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 4:55 – $1,000 Cash
5707 – S Garber
Next Up: 5:00 – Jeep Wrangler Unlimited 4×4
Winner of the 4:50 – GO-Pro Camera w/ Accessories
5644 – J Parker
Next Up: 4:55 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 4:45 – $1,000 Cash
2077 – J Savage
Next Up: 4:50 – GO-Pro Camera w/ Accessories
Winner of the 4:40 – Springfield XD-S .45cap Sub-Compact Pistol
4809 – S Boggs
Next Up: 4:45 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 4:35 – $1,000 Cash
7770 – T. Lilly
Next Up: 4:40 – Springfield XD-S .45cap Sub-Compact Pistol
Winner of the 4:30 – 2017 Sportsman 450
6199 – A. Lester
Next Up: 4:35 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 4:25 – $1,000 Cash
4586 – T. Phillips
Next Up: 4:30 – 2017 Sportsman 450
Winner of the 4:20 – Nelson Rocks Vacation Package (4 People 1 Night)
5983 – A Tomliason
Next Up: 4:25 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 4:15 – $1,000 Cash
7670 – J. Kimble
Next Up: 4:20 – Nelson Rocks Vacation Package (4 People 1 Night)
Winner of the 4:10 – Honda EU 2000i Generator
3451 – A Giese
Next Up: 4:15 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 4:05 – $1,000 Cash
8668 – J Riegler
Next Up: 4:10 – Honda EU 2000i Generator
Winner of the 4:00 – 2017 Dodge Challenger V6
2919 – C. Martin
Next Up: 4:05 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 3:55 – $1,000 Cash
8809 – D. Rhea
Next Up: 4:00 – 2017 Dodge Challenger V6
Winner of the 3:50 – Craftman Tool Package (value $1500)
3232 – J. Crum
Next Up: 3:55 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 3:45 – $1,000 Cash
7486 – E. McLaughlin
Next Up: 3:50 – Craftman Tool Package (value $1500)
Winner of the 3:40 – Snowshoe Golf Package 3 days 2 nights
7072 – M. Moats
Next Up: 3:45 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 3:35 – $1,000 Cash
4782 – H. Ogden
Next Up: 3:40 – Snowshoe Golf Package 3 days 2 nights
Winner of the 3:30 – Craftman Pro Series Tractor w/ Bagger & Mulching Kit
7240 – N. Gum
Next Up: 3:35 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 3:25 – $1,000 Cash
3079 – J. Malone
Next Up: 3:30 – Craftman Pro Series Tractor w/ Bagger & Mulching Kit
Winner of the 3:20 – Glock G22 Gen4 .40 Cal
2236 – E Baldwin
Next Up: 3:25 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 3:15 – $1,000 Cash
5020 – J. Pretko
Next Up: 3:20 – Glock G22 Gen4 .40 Cal
Winner of the 3:10 – 14k RG. .75ct White & Caramel Diamond Ring
2245 – D Hitt
Next Up: 3:15 – $1,000 Cash
Winner of the 3:05 – $1,000 Cash
0988 – R Kelley
Next Up: 3:10 – 14k RG. .75ct White & Caramel Diamond Ring
Winner of the 3:00 – 2017 Jeep Renegade 4×4
3794 – J. Rapp
Next Up: 3:05 – $1,000 Cash
Ticket Sales
Only tickets for purchase are on property and available while supplies last at the Treasure Sales tent outside the Depot. We have a few non profits that are still bringing in unsold tickets and we will make them available up until 1 p.m
Library gets Snowshoe Foundation grant
ELKINS – The Elkins- Randolph County Library was the recipient of a Snowshoe Foundation grant obtained by Elkins Bookhounds, Friends of the Elkins Randolph County Library, to provide books and art materials for a children’s summer program, “Read Create through the Decades.”
Early Bird Winner
Congratulations to our Early Bird Winner – J Butcher from Philippi – Winning ticket: 0162
January 30th Early Bird Winner
The Treasure on the Mountain January 30th Early Bird Winner is S. Jordan from Marlinton.
TOTM Gun Raffle Winner
Gun Descriptiion Ticket Serial # Winning #
Mossberg 702 Plinkster Pink 181906 452
Savage 93 Snow Camo .17 181376 192
Savage Axis 7MM-08 155489 505
PTR-91 .308 155321 132
Molot/WPA V12SG Vepr-12 .12GA 182347 019
CIA SPM410 .410 SXS 155488 401
Henry Golden Boy Coal Miner .22 155322 114
Charter Arms Cougar Pink .38 181903 115
Taurus Judge Magum 45/410 143658 896
Bond Arms Defender 45/410 181905 649
ATI M1911-GI .45 ACP 156888 259
Chiappa 1911-22 156876 939
Kimber Mirco Carry .380 182343 942
Walther PK 380 Tiffany Blue .380 181901 442
Wicked Ridge Crossbow 181902 637
Sccy CPX-2 Purple 9mm 155320 560
Sccy CPX-2 Blue 9mm 181904 537
ATI GOMX556 LTD 182341 495
Ruger 10/22 Rifle .22 181900 582
NAA Black Widow .22 MAG 181381 649
Mossberg 500 Chainsaw .12 181380 064
Pair of Earnhardt Shotguns 12/2 182346 682
Henry H001Y Youth Lever .22 182345 603
Diamond Back DB .380 156890 322
USFA Zip .22 182342 031
Kel-Tec PLR-22 .22 Semi 156874 896
Ruger #1 50th Anniversary 45-70 156875 529
Benelli SBEII 12 GA Semi 156889 786