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9-1-09 Today, we have a winner of the raffle conducted for Charlie Bowers who was injured in a terrible accident back in early May.
The winner of the raffle is Ted Cribari who lives in Los Gatos, California.
Actually, his wife's name, Pati Colter, was drawn this afternoon. When Pati was contacted, she assurred us that it was her husband who would be coming on the hunt. Sure enough, an hour later, we talked with Ted. And then his e-mail came, which deserves to be shared:
"I can't tell you how thrilled Pati and I are about winning the raffle. As I mentioned to you on the phone today, you and I had spoken at length last year. I had been referred to you by Vic Mancuso, a dentist from San Jose. Vic is a member of the duck club I belong to and has hunted just about everything on the planet. He gave you an outstanding recommendation, hence my calling you. I was unable to make it work last year because of scheduling conflicts, but had hoped that I could schedule something still this year. You have continued to send me emails ---- informing me of the goings on and more specifically the terrible accident that Charlie had. I was pleased you included me on the email and I felt the raffle was a very good cause. I asked my wife (of 39 years), Patricia (Pati) Colter, to send a check for $100.00 to support your efforts on behalf of Charlie. What you don't know is for my 40th birthday she bought me a BAR 270. My 60th was December 26th 2008 and her present was suppose to be a guided hunt at Adobe Lodge. You know the rest of the story.
I will be in touch, but let's pencil in that week of December 2. I will see about getting there from San Jose on American. I will try and use my frequent flyer mileage to save you and Charlie the air fare."
So there is our winner. Ted Cribari from California. But truthfully, everyone who participated in the raffle is a winner. We have helped a brother weather a mighty big storm.
We spent the day with Charlie Bowers today. This morning, we rounded up and worked cows. This afternoon, we gathered at the Qualtrust Credit Union for the big drawing. Charlie is an inspiration to everyone. He is gaining skills with his new "hands" every day, and his attitude is outstanding.
Although Charlie has more surgeries and lots more re-hab, he has turned the corner. The money raised by the raffle (almost $30,000) will go a long way in helping Charlie and his family. Thanks to everyone who participated. An e-mail is being prepared with photos and further news of today's events.
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