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$35K Raffle Winner Awarded Following Mendham Labor Day Carnival
The prize was the largest in Mendham Pastime Club's history; the winner's share before taxes was $35,515, officials said.
MENDHAM, NJ — The winner of the 50/50 raffle from the 79th annual Pastime Labor Day Carnival was presented with their winning check this weekend, according to Pastime Club President Mark Coutts.
Jamie Straub, a resident of Mendham Borough, received his award at a ceremony outside the club on Friday, Sept. 9. Straub won $35,515, making him the largest prize winner in the club's history.
According to Coutts, the Pastime Club will support a wide range of youth sports teams in Mendham, Chester and Bernardsville with the proceeds from the 50/50 raffle.
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The Pastime Club is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1915. Its mission as a civic and fraternal organization is to promote youth athletics within the local community. The 107-year-old club also supports local veterans organizations and is the proud charterer of Boy Scout Troop 1.
The Pastime Club, according to officials, is the community's single largest financial supporter of youth athletic programs in the Mendhams. The club sponsors teams and leagues, purchases field equipment, and awards scholarships to local student-athletes.
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The club also contributes to one of Mendham's largest community events, the Labor Day Carnival. The annual Labor Day celebration began in 1943 and has continued every year since.
The Carnival, which takes place annually on Borough Field, is a large-scale event that includes rides, games and food.
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