CARLYLE - Grayson Littlechief of White Bear First Nations was pretty happy to receive an early Christmas gift, when his name was drawn for the Epiphone electric guitar, which came with an amplifier and foot peddle.
The electric guitar and equipment were donated by Joseph Daniel and Gladys Doud of Lampman.
Daniel was raised in Nova Scotia and moved to Lampman several years ago. He has always had a love for music and plays several instruments, including the guitar. He has taught himself to play and loves to write songs and create the accompanying music.
Over the years, Daniel has owned 200 guitars, but at present has 16, which are in great shape and are all tuned and ready to go.
He has played and sang across Canada, always performing on his own.
With it getting close to Christmas, he wanted to do something special and decided to offer a guitar for a raffle.
The guitar was brought to Second Chance in Carlyle, where manager Kellie Jones was glad to help.
Each person who entered the draw only needed to explain why they felt they needed the equipment.
On Dec. 21, Daniel and Doud came to Second Chance to draw the lucky winner.
When Littlechief found out that he had won, he was thrilled as his guitar was no longer in good working condition.
Second Chance opened in Carlyle in 2015 and is a second-hand store, which has many clothing items for all ages and genders. They also have houseware items, bedding, wall hangings and so more that are in gently-used condition.
The proceeds from this organization helps support Choose Life Ministry's Homestead for Hope near Gainsborough, which is for women who have life-controlling issues.
The items in the store are all donations from people who no longer need them and is a way to support a worthy cause.
