The Littleton Elks Lodge #1650 held a rifle raffle during April through June to raise money for the Lodge’s relief fund and the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol. Through the raffle, the Lodge earned $2,310, which it split between the two groups.
Art Rice, a very generous member of the Littleton Elks Lodge, donated a rifle for the Lodge to raffle off. Half of the proceeds from the raffle was presented to the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol per Art’s request. Art was a member of the Arapahoe Rescue Patrol when he was in high school.
“The Arapahoe Rescue Patrol is also a very active organization in our community,” said Jeff Pater, Trustee of the Littleton Elks. “As a matter of fact, we call on them to help us during Western Welcome Week. They help security and direct traffic during our Pig Roast and Car Show.”
“This is an incredible organization that works with and trains young adults to help in emergency situations,” Art said. “We are very fortunate to have them as members of our community.”
The rifle was a Ruger Mini 14 Ranch Rifle, Calibar .223 Remington, which Old Steel Historical Firearms appraised at between $700 and $1,000. Tickets for the raffle were one for $25 or five for $100. Elliot Papas of the Littleton Elks won the raffle.