Newtown Rotary Announces Winner Of HDTV Raffle

 The Newtown Rotary Club held the drawing for its fundraising raffle Sunday, January 4, at the Newtown Country Club. The first prize, a 50-inch Panasonic Plasma HDTV and Home Theater Surround Sound System, was won by Samantha Kent of Newtown. The second prize, a Vizio 42-inch LCD HDTV was won by Pierre Burgess of Easton, Penn. The third prize, a Vizio 32-inch LCD HDTV was won by Dan Holmes of Sandy Hook.

 Bill Calderara, chairman of the raffle, stated that the fundraiser was very successful, with ticket sales just short of 700.

 “One hundred percent of the proceeds of this raffle will go to support Newtown Rotary’s charitable efforts both locally as well as in the greater world community,” Mr Calderara said.

 The Newtown Rotary Club comprises men and women who are in business and professions in the local community. Their efforts and belief in the concept of “Service Above Self” provide support for many organizations and individuals to have a better life. Newtown Rotary meets every Monday, at 6 pm, at The Inn at Newtown. For more information contact Alan Clavette at 426-2080.