Aug 13, 2022

Seth Schartz wins car at 'Blazin' Hot Summer Giveaway'

Posted Aug 13, 2022 1:22 AM
Ellinwood's Seth Schartz was Friday's winner of the 2022 'Blazin' Hot Summer Giveaway.'
Ellinwood's Seth Schartz was Friday's winner of the 2022 'Blazin' Hot Summer Giveaway.'

By MIKE COURSON
Great Bend Post

Eagle Radio’s “Blazin’ Hot Summer Giveaway” lived up to its name Friday evening in Hoisington. The 123 finalists for the 2022 Chevrolet Trailblazer endured a typical August evening and temperatures flirting with the century mark outside of Ehler Chevrolet. Ellinwood’s Seth Schartz had the lucky No. 30 ball for the win.

Schartz said he never expected to win. “Not in my life,” he said. “I’ve done this a thousand times. My wife is the one that always told me you’ve got to stop by and you’ve got to do it. I think my mom helped me out.”

Seth’s mother, Rhea, passed away in January. She did not give him the lucky Mega Millions numbers for the big jackpot in July, but he said she was with him Friday night.

 â€śShe didn’t let me win the billion dollar lotto so I was praying for this,” he said. “So it’s been a dream come true.”

A city of Ellinwood employee, Schartz often stopped by RMAC’s Truck and Equipment. He guesses he registered nine times there, ultimately becoming one of the 123 finalists. Even as a finalist, Schartz did not like his chances of winning the big prize.

“I don’t think I’ve ever won, outside of when I was playing the lotto,” he said. “I won $5 on my lottery ticket.”

Schartz and Glenda Zimmerman were the final two contestants Friday. Zimmerman’s No. 60 ball was the final drawn, leaving Schartz as the winner. He plans to put the new car to good use.

“We’re going to drive it,” he said. “I’ve got a 13-year-old daughter who is going to be driving here in a couple years, so we’re looking forward to getting something for her.”

Presenters for the 2022 “Blazin’ Hot Summer Giveaway” include Hoisington’s Ehler Chevrolet, Farmer’s Bank & Trust, Doan’s Outdoor Store, and Northview Nursery & Landscape.