Christmas Connection members sponsored a "Christmas in July" fundraiser by raffling fun and valuable prizes throughout the month of July.

All proceeds go to purchase toys for needy children this December.

Donations to this cause may be mailed to Christmas Connection c/o Calhoun FRN, PO Box 620, Grantsville, WV 26147.

Drawings began July 1st and continued through July 31st. Names drawn went back in the pot for additional chances to win.

Prizes and winners drawn were:

July 1. US and WV Flags - Donated by Delegate David Walker - Flags were flown over WV State Capital - Melinda Wolverton

July 2. Little Kanawha Bus trip to Parkersburg - Donated by the Little Kanawha Bus Company - Edna Robinson

July 3. Sugar Shack Gift Certificate for 1 Large Pizza and 1 Banana Split - donated by the Sugar Shack - JoAnn Shock

July 4. Patriotic Wreath - Donated by Pat Radabaugh - Ryan Underwood

July 5. $25 Marathon Gas Card - Donated by Holbert's Self Service - Sandra Bugby

July 6. 10 Tanning Sessions - Donated by Crystal Lynn's Hair Trendz - Vickie Baker

July 7. Supplies for 1 oil change - Duke Bowman

July 8. Car Wash Set - Ron Sloane

July 9. Camp Chair - donated by State Farm, Agent Tim Moore - Emily Gainer

July 10. Fishing Gear and Fishing Pole - Barb Lay

July 11. $25 Foodland Gift Certificate - Donated by Calhoun Family Resource Network - Melinda Wolverton

July 12. Master's Bouquet Gift Certificate - Donated by Master's Bouquet, Arnoldsburg - Vickie Baker

July 13. Case Knife - Donated by Randall Arnold - Delmar McKown

July 14. Pampered Chef Items - Donated by Julie Beckner - Kathy Morris

July 15. (2) Calhoun County High School All Sports Passes - Louise Wolverton

July 16. 2 tons of Limestone - Donated by Erlewine Concrete - JoLynn Wilson

July 17. Front Porch Angel Picture - Donated by Rhonda Price - Mila Arnold

July 18. Calhoun Banks $50 Savings Bond - Donated by Calhoun Banks - Sheri Earl

July 19. Magnavox 13" Color TV - Donated by Burl and Jean Simers - Amanda Lay

July 20. Praise Photography Photo Session - Donated by Jennifer Miller - Anne Smith

July 21. Cooler and picnic supplies - Donated by Burl and Jean Simmers - Izetta Brannon

July 22. Picture - Donated by Charlie Whipkey - Linda Harris

July 23. Home Interior Picture - Donated by Rhonda Price - Brenda Radabaugh

July 24. $45 Gift Cards from Applebee's - Donated by members of the Calhoun Christmas Connection - Amy Cooper

July 25. Colander and Rossi Pasta - Donated by Ron and Carol Sloane - Janice Westfall

July 26. WV Corn Hole Set - Donated by Donna and Jeremy Schoolcraft - Kathy Mason

July 27. $100 Gift Card - Donated by Anne Smith - Darlene Cunningham

July 28. Ashwell Pedestal Sink - Donated by Hardman's Supply - James M. Garretson

July 29. Mary Kay Basket Valued at $200 - Donated by John and Sue Oshoway - Jackie Blankenship

July 30. Full Size Quilt - Donated by Sharon Lane - Sherry Butt

July 31. Hand-crafted Wooden Bowl - Donated by Jim Bell - Alta Mae Richards