With over 4,000 chances sold for the 2007 Chevrolet E-85 pick-up, those who purchased tickets were anxious for the drawing that took place on February 10 in Huron. When all was said and done, South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation Director Julie Bartling announced that Hitchcock singer Taylor Marshall drew Jessica Hotchkiss’ ticket. The drawing was the concluding event for the Second Annual "Night on the Prairie" SDFU Foundation Fundraiser.

Hotchkiss, who lives in Huron, was ecstatic about winning, saying, "I never would have guessed that we would have won with all those tickets in there, it was just luck. I guess I have to thank my husband Ryan, since he was the one that purchased this ticket at the fundraiser while he took a break from playing games."

In a fundraising and educational effort, the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation staged a nine-month campaign to sell tickets, all the while advocating the benefits of renewable energy, ethanol and flex fuels. All ticket proceeds raised went to the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation for education programs held throughout the state.

"It's an exciting time for the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation and the fundraiser and truck raffle allows us to grow our current programs while developing new ones. My hope is that we develop leaders that help shape the future of South Dakota," said Bartling.

The mission of the SDFU Foundation is to support programs and advance efforts that further economic prosperity and cultural vitality in rural South Dakota. For further information on the South Dakota Farmers Union Foundation programs it has to offer, contact Julie Bartling at 888-734-8136 ext. 115.

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