Second Story, Friends of Scouting raise more than $1,500 in raffle

Nedda Simon’s family receives prize after her winning ticket was drawn

Pictured is Julie Grady, Nedda Simon’s daughter, with her husband Dennis, accepting the raffle prize of an EGO electric mower, trimmer and blower, from Dana VanAutrieve, owner of Johnson’s Carpet. Both organizations received more than $1,500. — Pictured is Julie Grady, Nedda Simon’s daughter, with her husband Dennis, accepting the raffle prize of an EGO electric mower, trimmer and blower, from Dana VanAutrieve, owner of Johnson’s Carpet. Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting each received more than $1,500 from the raffle. (Photo provided by Robert Schabow)

December 13, 2024 at 2:03 am CST

The winning ticket of a raffle conducted by Second Story Teen Center and Friends of Scouting was purchased by Nedda Simon, a well known figure in the Princeton area.

Simon purchased the ticket prior to her passing in October, with the instructions to share the prize with her three daughters if she won.

Both organizations raised more than $1,500.