SOUTH LAKE TAHOE ” The Rotary Club of South Lake Tahoe selected the 25 finalists in their annual Great Car Sweepstakes fundraising event.

The 25 finalists were selected from 1,450 entries. They are invited to a dinner on Wednesday, May 6, at Harrah’s where one lucky finalist will select the key that opens the door to a brand new car.

The winner can choose between a 2009 Jeep Wrangler, a 2009 Toyota Prius or $25,000 cash. The other 24 finalists’ names will be put into a drawing for a second place prize of $1,000.

Susanne McDowell, Kathleen Dewing, Josephine Landa, Curtis Fong, Rob Quadri, Scott Crawford, Mike Weber, Lavonne Horn, Merilu Dillard, Nancy Strayer, Jim Kivasiak, Robert Dutto, Brett Andreas, Al & Christine Martinez, Frances Cooley, Debbie Cutshaw, Dr. Paul Fry, Shainon Willen, Ed McCarthy, Carol Chaplin, Tobin Malkus, Gareth Harris, Mel Chaney, James McCray, Johnny & Laverne Wells