聽 聽 聽The Moose Mountain Knights of Columbus held their 21st Annual Snowmobile Derby fundraiser at Jerry Weber's farm Sunday, March 8.
聽聽聽聽 The family-oriented event drew 43 riders from Carlyle, Arcola, Lampman, Oxbow, and Wapella, who rode the 50-mile-long trail, and later, returned to Weber's farm for barbequed burgers and prize presentations.
聽聽聽聽 鈥淲e've got a beautiful day for it,鈥� said Knights of Columbus member, Weber, who has hosted the event at his farm for over 15 years.
聽聽聽聽 Fellow Knights of Columbus member, George Anderson said, 鈥淚t started off small, but for the past 10 year's the snowmobile derby has grown.鈥�
聽聽聽聽 鈥淲e usually raise between $2,500 and $3,000,鈥� added Anderson. 鈥淲ith that, we're able to help maintain the camps at Kenossee, help the pool by doing the dinner for Boogie Fest, and also help individuals who are in need privately-for example, if a child has to go out of town for medical treatment.鈥�
聽聽聽聽 Snowmobile聽 derby committee member Ray Boutin agreed.
聽聽聽聽 鈥淥ur members are from Carlyle, Oxbow, Carnduff, and Cantal Parish, which encompasses Alida and Manor areas.鈥�
聽聽聽聽 鈥淚t's a low-key, family event,鈥� said Boutin. 鈥淲e try to make it fun for everyone. We have a canteen on site with barbequed burgers and other stuff and our sponsors always donate really great rider prizes. We also have some cash prizes.鈥�
聽聽聽聽 鈥淭he funds we raise at this event and all of our other fundraising allows us to promote our mission, which includes maintaining the Kenosee Boys and Girls Music Camp and the Mother Theresa Center.鈥�
聽聽聽聽 鈥淲e also donate to the pool in Carlyle and contribute to Christmas hampers, as well as other things that come up throughout the year.鈥�
聽聽聽聽 鈥淚t's a low-key, family event and it's a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.鈥�
