Hinchman wins Literacy Volunteers Mother’s Day raffle

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May 22, 2019

Congratulations to Angi Hinchman, the winner of the Mother’s Day raffle hosted by Literacy Volunteers of Upshur County! The winning ticket was sold by Nancy Spangler. A great big “thank you” goes out to everyone who sold and purchased tickets or donated items for the raffle!

Tickets are sill being sold for the Father’s Day Raffle: six for $5, or $1 each. The drawing will be held on June 11, 2019, and the winner will be notified by phone. The prize is valued at over $200.

Donating businesses include: Anderegg’s Jewelry, Tateep, Feola’s Flowers, Ace Hardware, Lowe’s and Anderson Outdoors.

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