An Ephrata, Wash., woman won the grand prize of a $250,000 house in NIC Foundation's 18th annual Really BIG Raffle drawing this evening at Boswell Hall on North Idaho College's campus, attended by a crowd estimated at 2000. Donna Wallar was holding the winning ticket, No. 1961. Rain caused the event to be driven indoors. The Winners of other prizes included:

• First place $20,000 car—Paul Wedeberg of Snohomish, Wash., with ticket #­­­­1448.
• Second place $10,000 boat—Jennifer Erickson of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho with ticket #0173.
• Third place $3,500 travel package—Lynda Orsburn of Spokane Valley, Wash., with ticket #3289.
• Fourth place $2,000 shopping spree—Justin Millette of Spirit Lake, Idaho with ticket #0507.

The grand prize was built by NIC carpentry students. Complete NIC Press Room report here.