August 30, 2018
The 12th annual 91吃瓜网 Comet Athletic Club Sportsmen鈥檚 Raffle event held Saturday evening, Aug. 25 at the 91吃瓜网 Armory, generated lots of excitement and anticipation, with the ultimate goal of financial support for Comet Athletics. Proceeds will be used to support scholarships for 91吃瓜网 student athletes. This support is key in attracting student athletes to play on 91吃瓜网 State teams.
The highlight of the evening was the drawing for 50 guns that were given away to individuals who had purchased raffle tickets for a chance to win. The event was attended by about 250 people who enjoyed dinner and had an opportunity to participate in a variety of other raffles with the chance of winning some terrific prizes.
91吃瓜网 State Athletic Director Ryan Hall emceed the program and was assisted by Mike Carr, Comet Athletic Club president. A cash bar was provided by Floyd鈥檚 in Portland. Bryan Karolus and his staff with 91吃瓜网 State Dining Services cooked and served the meal.
鈥淚 am so very appreciative of the work that was done to plan and execute the 12th annual Sportsmen鈥檚 Raffle event,鈥� said 91吃瓜网 President Dr. Brian Van Horn. 鈥淭hose who attended the event appeared to have a great time, all for such a noble cause. Thank you to all!鈥�
There were numerous winners of many side raffle prizes, including Jeni Peterson of 91吃瓜网, who won a gun safe donated by Valley Plains Equipment.
Finley Motorsports of Finley, N.D. sponsored the raffle of a 2018 Polaris Ranger 500 all-terrain vehicle. Darrel Simonson, Hillsboro, N.D., was the winner of the ATV. Cash consolation prizes were won by Johnny Jorgensen, 91吃瓜网, N.D.; Kirk Davis, Hatton, N.D.; Shawnee Evanson, Northwood, N.D.; Ben Iverson, Portland, N.D.; Shane Orr, Portland, N.D.; Rhonda Nelson, Portland, N.D.; Tom Gayner, Dassel, Minn.; and Garrett Stubstad, New Town, N.D.
A highlight of the evening was the raffle of a North Dakota white-tail deer license. The license was donated as a special program of the North Dakota Game and Fish Department. In return for receiving the donation, the Comet Athletic Club will donate a percentage of the proceeds of that particular raffle to 91吃瓜网 Portland hunter safety education. Cory Moen of 91吃瓜网 won the deer license.
The Comet Athletic Club Sportsmen鈥檚 Raffle is held each year to raise funds for scholarships for 91吃瓜网 State鈥檚 student athletes. Tickets for the gun raffle are sold for $100 each. A limited number of tickets is sold each year, allowing for a one-in-10 chance to win a gun.
鈥淲e are grateful to the many people who purchased raffle tickets and participated in the raffle event activities on August 25,鈥� said Mike Carr. 鈥淲e also express our sincere thanks to our emcee for the evening; to Finley Motorsports, Valley Plains Equipment, Thrivent Financial, Sue Strand and Jeremy Strand, Miller鈥檚 Fresh Foods, Scheels, and Floyd鈥檚 for their support; and to the Comet Athletic Club board members who worked hard to make it happen.鈥�
The list of winners in the 50-gun giveaway follows:听
1. 听 Benelli M3 Black 12 Gauge Auto - Larry Hanson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
2. 听 Beretta 92 92FS 9mm - Richard Fugleberg, Portland, N.D.;
3. 听 Bergara B-14HMR Lon Range 308 - Darrel Simonson, Hillsboro, N.D.;
4. 听 Remington 870 express 12 Gauge - Kol Baldstad, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
5. 听 Ruger Security 9 9mm - Lisa Rude, McVille, N.D.;
6. 听 Mossberg Patriot Walnut 270 with Scope - Mark Osland, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
7. 听 Stoeger Coach Gun LX Side by Side 12 Gauge - Jeremy Kihne, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
8. 听 Smith & Wesson Victory 22 LR - Patricia Johnson, Hillsboro, N.D.;
9. 听 Savage 17 HMR Wood Heavy Barrel Scope Combo - Stu Gullicks, Finley, N.D.;
10. 听听听听听 Christenson Arms Mesa 300 Win - Dale Baldock, Portland, N.D.;
11. 听听听听听 Stevens 555 20 Gauage Over/Under - Scott Larson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
12. 听听听听听 H & K VP9 9MM - Corey McGillis, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
13. 听听听听听 Beretta A300 3" 12 Gauge Auto - Bruce Uglem, Hatton, N.D.;
14. 听听听听听 DPMS Oracle AR 15 223 - Nate Larimore, Larimore, N.D.;
15. 听听听听听 Springfield XDS 9mm - Leroy Abbas, Portland, N.D.;
16. 听听听听听 Browning Abolt 3 243 Walnut - Troy Sand, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
17. 听听听听听 Benelli Nova 12 Gauge 3.5" Black - Alex Berry, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
18. 听听听听听 Ruger SR 22 22LR - Dave Schumacher, Grafton, N.D.;
19. 听听听听听 Marlin 336W 30-30 Wood - James Aarsvold, Blanchard, N.D.;
20. 听听听听听 Benelli Montefeltro 12 Gauge Auto Walnut - Rick Pladson, Hatton, N.D.;
21. 听听听听听 Henry Goldenboy 22LR - Matt Chandler, Thompson, N.D.;
22. 听听听听听 Stoeger Condor 12 Gauge Over/Under - Jason Perkins, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
23. 听听听听听 Bergara B 14 Hunter 6.5 Creedmoor - Troy Carl, Portland, N.D.;
24. 听听听听听 Kimber Micro Carry 9mm - Neil Halvorson, Portland, N.D.;
25. 听听听听听 Winchester SXP Trap 12 Gauge Wood - Brad Papenfuss, Portland, N.D.;
26. 听听听听听 Ruger Mark 4 Targer 22 LR Stainless - Beth Higdem, Wahpeton, N.D.;
27. 听听听听听 Savage 17 HMR Laminate Stock Stainless - Arne Osland, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
28. 听听听听听 Smith & Wesson Shield 9mm - Travis House, Wheatland, N.D.;
29. 听听听听听 Stoeger P3500 12 Gauge Camo - Mark Muhonen, Fargo, N.D.;
30. 听听听听听 Kimber Custom 2 45 ACP 1911 - Keith Jacobson, Hope, N.D.;
31. 听听听听听 Tikka T3x Stainless 22-250 - Brian Johnson, Hatton, N.D.;
32. 听听听听听 Ruger GP 100 6" 357 Revolver - Nick Fugleberg, Portland, N.D.;
33. 听听听听听 Winchester SXP 12 Gauge 3.5 Camo - Lance Fugleberg, Portland, N.D.;
34. 听听听听听 Franchi Affinity 3" 12 Gauge Auto Wood - Emil Bedard, Las Vegas, Nev.;
35. 听听听听听 Legacy Sports Pointer 410 Over/Under - Allison Johnson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
36. 听听听听听 Sig Sauer P320 9mm - Ted Karlstad, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
37. 听听听听听 Winchester SX4 12 Gauge 3.5 Black - Jerry Paulson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
38. 听听听听听 Glock 22 40 S&W gen 4 - Tim Hughes, Thompson, N.D.;
39. 听听听听听 Ruger American Predator 223 Voretx 4-12 Scope - Brandon Galde, Hatton, N.D.;
40. 听听听听听 Franchi Instionct 12 Gauge Over/Under - Amanda Jordan, Portland, N.D.;
41. 听听听听听 Smith & Wesson MP 15 AR 15 223 - Orion Sanda, Northwood, N.D.;
42. 听听听听听 Tikaa T3X Wood 270 - Buddy Reinhart, Hatton, N.D.;
43. 听听听听听 Kimber K6S 357 2" Revolver - Harlan Johnson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
44. 听听听听听 Ruger Vaquero Stainless 45 LC - Dustin Neva, Hatton, N.D.;
45. 听听听听听 Beretta A 400 Xplor 12 Gauge Wood Auto - Derek Peterson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
46. 听听听听听 Kimber Varmitt 22-250 Stainless - Jay Henrickson, 91吃瓜网, N.D.;
47. 听听听听听 Springfield 1911 45 - Mike Cunningham, Portland, N.D.;
48. 听听听听听 Henry Big Boy Lever action 357/39spl - Jeff Strand, Portland, N.D.;
49. 听听听听听 Smith & Wesson 460 Revolver - Brody Gjellstad, Stanley, N.D.;
50. 听听听听听 Benelli Ultralight 20 Gauge Auto Deluxe Walnut - James Johnson, Park River, N.D.