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By Audrey Kotak The annual Lions Journey for Sight came through Grandview and Gilbert Plains on January 22nd. Several riders started from Thomspon where snow conditions were good. Most of the group that came our way started in Flin Flon. Organizer Dean Lounsbury said that they were able to ride their sleds all the way to Brandon with the exception of Pine River to Gilbert Plains. Lack of snow forced them to load up and drive that portion of the trip. Lack of snow certainly didn’t translate into lack of pledges as more money than ever was turned in Saturday. The groups brought in $68,500 ($13,000 more than last year) with the snowmobile raffle proceeds and more pledges still to come. Lounsbury expects the final tally to once again exceed $100,000. He attributes some of the increase to the return of representation from Southeastern Manitoba. As well, there were more riders - 7 instead of the usual 4 or 5 - and a very dedicated organizer from Thompson. Local riders taking part included Aaron Dykun, Rob Shumka and Gerald Yakimishen from Gilbert Plains. Dwayne Porath, orginally from Grandview was also in the group.
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Journey for Sight organizer Dean Lounsbury accepts a
cheque for $500. Bill Martinson made the presentation on behalf of the
Gilbert Plains Lions Club. Making music for Haiti
On January 17, band members from surrounding communities got together and performed a concert in an effort to raise funds for the Haiti earthquake relief fund. The 20 member concert band was comprised of band members from Gilbert Plains, Dauphin, Grandview and Ste. Rose. They assembled in the Dauphin Market hallway across from Aitken’s Jewellers and performed a wide variety of songs and tunes. They had 3 performances from 2 to 5 o’clock and raised $800 with their efforts. The money is headed for a good cause, via the Red Cross, for people who are in desperate times.
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