ARCOLA - This year marked the 32nd edition of the Arcola Snowmobile rally and once again, they made several donations to organizations that helped with selling the tickets.
The snowmobile rally is the biggest fundraiser the club holds every January and this year they had one of their largest crowds with over 400 people.
The weather was a big factor as the sun was shining, the temperatures were great and the trails had enough snow that were ready to go.
Approximately 80 kilometres of trail was marked out for those who wished to participate, while others remained at the Arcola Prairie Place Hall.
On March 19 at the Arcola Optimist Hall, 58 people came out to enjoy a meal that was prepared and served by Steve and Allison Massel’s catering from Lampman.
Jeff Bohnert, president of the club since last year welcomed everyone to the special night where 18 groups received a cheque for their hard work.
It was also a night to recognize Blake Brownridge for his 13 years as the president of the club.
Brownridge stepped down last year and furthered himself into the Optimists by becoming the lieutenant governor for Southeast Saskatchewan Optimist International.
This position requires Brownridge to oversee the club's members and offer guidance when needed for administrative work, youth and community service activities. He will also be asked to attend meetings and be the guest speaker.
Brownridge was presented with a framed piece of artwork that represented Arcola, the Royal Canadian Legion and the Optimists.
Bohnert took the floor and made cheque presentations to the following clubs, organizations and the town:
- The Vipers Volleyball Club, $7,500;
- Arcola Figure Skating Club, $1,440;
- Arcola Rodeo Committee, the Lampman branch of the Royal Canadian Legion and Moose Mountain Karate Club, $1,500.
- Arcola Minor Hockey Club, $3,150;
- Arcola Daycare, $4,035;
- Moose Mountain Jumpers Gymnastics, $1,200;
- Moose Mountain Wildlife Federation, $2,070;
- Arcola Curling Club, $1,560,
- Moose Mountain Snowmobile Club, $5,255;
- Inclusion Weyburn, $2,050;
- Southeast Strom Volleyball, $2,250;
- Lampman Travel Club, $2,355;
- Arcola Health Care Retainment and Recruitment Committee, $3,500;
- Arcola Kisbey 4-H Club and Estevan Snowmobile Club each received $500;
- The Town of Arcola accept $1,350.
Once all the donations were handed out the evening concluded with a social for those who wished to stay and mingle.
