Nearly 70 people took home prizes from the annual Civil Service Council Scholarship Raffle. Proceeds will benefit the scholarship fund for dependents of ISU civil service employees.

Winners of the drawing held December 3 included Mary Jo Kocar of the Office of Parking and Transportation, who won the grand prize $500 gift card.

Other winners included Patty Foltz, who won a $100 gift card donated from Plumbers and Pipefitters, UA 99 Local Union; Kate Arthur, who won a $100 gift card from IBEW Electrical Union, #197; Jena Garrett, who won a $100 gift card from Painters District Council No. 30 LMIDF; and Don Wallace, who won a $100 Walmart/Sam’s gift card from AFSCME Local 3236. Kim Shennett won four tickets to a White Sox game, and Mary Ann Louderback won two tickets to a St. Louis Cardinals game.

“We’re so grateful for the sponsors who donated amazing prizes, and everyone who purchased tickets for a great cause,” said Narry Kim, who oversaw the raffle for the Civil Service Council. “With prizes that ranged from gift cards to local restaurants and shops, and ISU gift bags and theatre tickets, there was really something for everyone.”

A full list of prize winners can be found on the Civil Service Council website.