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INTERSVILLE -- An ongoing fundraiser and some generous donations have enabled the Indian Creek High School Marching Band to update its drumline with some new instruments.
Band Boosters President Ed Cooley said a series of moneymakers conducted since last summer coupled with contributions from local businesses, organizations and individuals have allowed officials to purchase items including snare drums and equipment.
"We started the drum fundraiser in June and ended in October," Cooley said.
"We did two fundraisers in one and had a drawing based on the Ohio Lottery throughout October, and then tickets were sold based on the three-digit daily drawing on Monday through Friday.
One winner for the straight earned $100 and the reverse winner got $30.
On Saturday, the straight winner got $250 and the reverse won $50, then on Oct. 31 the winner received $5,000."
He continued that the lottery game yielded 51 winners throughout that month and enabled the boosters to acquire some much-needed equipment to aid the 102-member band.
"We ended up raising enough money to buy drums and all of the equipment needed for them," he noted.
The lottery game raised $9,000 with $8,355 in contributions raised through the Indian Creek Foundation and $2,200 given by the Harold McMillen Family, while another donation was provided by Van's Iron and Metal of Steubenville. The Indian Creek Foundation's share purchased six snare drums with equipment, including a harness, case, outer cover and stand; the McMillen Family provided more bass drums; and Van's Iron and Metal helped acquire three sets of tenor drums and four bass drums.
"With the money from the other donations, we were able to upgrade three outer skins for our drums and can change them," Cooley said. "They include Indian Creek and patriotic colors and give us more ways to dress up the drumline."
Another moneymaker is set with McConnell's Meat Market gift cards to be given away to three winners. Meanwhile, Cooley said he was grateful for the response.
"This year was a big drive to upgrade the drumline and we appreciate everybody who helps us. This is a group operation and a lot of people stepped up to help," he concluded. "You can never say thank you enough to the people who help do this."