PHOTO: Raffle drawing

Rhinelander Athletic Booster Club (ABC) board members Dave Mannikko (back left), Andy VanDyke (middle) and Stefanie Edwards (right) prepare to draw the winning ticket of the club’s third annual prize raffle during halftime of the Rhinelander High School boys’ basketball team’s game against Mosinee Friday, Feb. 21 at the Jim Miazga Community Gymnasium.

The raffle, held in conjunction with Shoeder’s RV & Marine, gave Rhinelander area sports teams the opportunity to sell raffle tickets with 100% of the proceeds going back to their programs. According to ABC president Brandon Karaba, this year’s raffle raised more than $41,000. 

“We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Shoeder's RV & Marine for collaborating with the Athletic Booster Club to host a fundraiser that benefits each sports team's booster club,” the Rhinelander High School Activities department stated on its Facebook page. “Your support significantly impacts our sports community.” 

Ruth Johnson of Rhinelander was the lucky winner, and will have her choice of prizes worth $10,000 from Shoeder’s.