WEATHER BREAKS FOR OSHOWAY EGG HUNT - Record Crowd Despite Weather, Big Prize Winners

(04/25/2011)

Sue and John Oshoway (front right) and their dutiful
volunteers who helped create another memorable egg hunt

A rainy Easter weekend gave pause to the 17th Annual Melissa Oshoway Memorial Easter Egg Hunt, with another record crowd of area children and youth gathering eggs with anticipation of winning one of a dozen bikes and lots of other prizes.

"We would like to thank all the volunteers that helped us hide eggs, give out prizes and worked in the concession stand," said John and Sue Oshoway. "We would like to also thank Richard and Anita Parsons, Emily Gainer, Melanie Erlewine Henderson (in memory of her dad, Richard Erlewine), Nancy Sams, and Sharon Gherke for their donations to help with the event. Also, Pettyville Walmart for their $100 (not $1,000 as earlier reported) donation and $10.00 off each bicycle, and Karen Boatright. Thanks also to the gentleman that gave us a donation at the Easter Egg Hunt."

If you would like to make a donation to this annual event, contact John or Sue Oshoway at 304-354-9204 or 304-655-9931 or send to P.O. Box 156 Grantsville, WV 26147.

SOME OF THE WINNERS

Pink Radio Flyer - Rome Riddle; Red Radio Flyer - Javon Letourneau; Easter baskets - Dylan Rush, Morgan Moneypenny, Victoria Moneypenny, Dylan Eagle Aubney Davis, Paden Hill, Alex Wagoner, Jonethan Faber, Levi Walker, Macie Miller, Kyan Marks, Zenna Zwoll, Austin Coon and David Lane.

Stuffed animals - Tiffany Harding, Rose Howerton, J.C. Rogers, Kayden McCormick, Katlyn Smith, Lydia Miller, Levi Morris, Megan Harding, Erika Newell.

Money - Dana Wease, Brandon Hacker, Willow Lane, Zenna Zwoll; Fisher Price Learning Phone - Olivia Parkin; Candy Land games - Jarrett Allen, Kaitlyn Marks; Radio control police vehicle - Savanna Cow.

Wilson ball - Jesse Kargol; Drilling Action tool set - Amelia Cain.

Art Kit - Brogan Richards, Sarah Sams, Payton Hill; Fishing pole - Trenton King, Abby Yoak; Badminton Set - James Bishop, Jacob Lough.

Two game combo - Maykayla Jones, James Bishop; Ultra Catch - Wyatt Nicholas, Sarah Rogers; Slip 'N' Slide Wave Rider - Caden Jones, Brian Jones; Bubbles - Kaitlyn McCartney, James Bishop, Brandon Hacker, Landon Summers; Go Diego Go - Turner Garretson; Barbie Kid Tough Trike - Gracyn Cook.

Bycicles - Peyton Ackley, Brianna Nichols, Brooke Jarvis, Patrick Radabaugh, Abby Starcher, Jesse Kargol, Colten Cutshaw, Kolton Garrett, Javon Letourneau, Destiny Reynolds, Tristan McCartney and Savanna Cowger.