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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2016-09-14, Page 2Wednesday, September 14, 2016 • Lucknow Sentinel 7 The Lucknow Little Mudder featured a wide variety of obstacles at the Lucknow Soccer Fields and nearby properties on Sept. 11, 2016 Both adults and children took in the event as a fundraiser for the Lucknow Agricultural Society. Smiling faces see off Lucknow Little Mulder CONTINUED FROM > PAGE 1 "The LLM Committee has proven to me that, when a small group of like minded, determined people get together, anything is possi- ble," Fischer said. The money raised for the LAS has been put towards the fall fair, with this year's funds going 100 per cent towards the new Kids Zone at the fair, and "We're so excited for the many changes it's brought about," she said. "The newly formed Kids Zone commit- tee has worked very hard to bring a huge variety of enter- tainment to the fair." While there was a little confusion and disbelief when they initially started to plan the Mudder, it quickly changed through the local support that saw the soccer fields and surrounding area transform into a course, including monkey bars, bal- ancing beams, mud pits, and a giant waterslide. "Since then, the support has been overwhelming," she said. Local businesses have sponsored the event, printing their logo on our race swag and providing us with obstacle materials or prizes. Our area farmers have been good to us, pro- viding us with bales and tractors and never once ask- ing for anything in return:' They also appreciate the many businesses take time out of their busy schedules to drop off and pick up obstacle materials. "And they don't even make us clean the mud off," Fischer said. This year, over 40 volun- teers were on hand to help direct participants and make sure the day runs smoothly. The Lucknow Fire Depart- ment provides water for the water slide, as well as being on hand as first responders. "Together with Marilyn Scott of Mayfair Training, and Barb Willits of Sepoy Swim- mers, my concerns regarding safety are put to ease," she said. As a result of this tremen- dous community support, the event costs very little to host, which allows us to send all of the money we raise back to the Ag Society for the Fall Fair. Over the years, the Luc - know Little Mudder has grown from 115 adults the first year, to over 260 adults and kids last year, she said. The addition of the Mini Mudder, an obstacle course for those ages 6-13, has been popular. The course is short- ened and modified, and many of the older kids choose to do an additional "victory lap" of the course for a minimum $5 donation. This year, the "victory lap" was in memory of Brandon Metske, a young farmer and avid hockey player who passed away in the last year. All the donations collected at the "Breakaway for Bran- don" will be donated to Luc - know Minor Hockey at the request of Brandon's family. "Earlier this year, we announced on our Facebook page that this would be the last year for the Lucknow Lit- tle Mudder as we know it," said Fischer. "Some were quite shocked by this news and it isn't a decision that we took lightly. As a team, we feel that the Little Mudder has accomplished its initial goal - to raise money and awareness for the Lucknow Fall Fair, and help bring some life back to our fair." Fischer said the commit- tee felt the type of run is a phase that is slowly coming to an end, and to end on a Lucknow Mudder Facebook Page Little Hunter got in on the excitement as he flew down the soccer field hill waterslide. high note by celebrating the best Mudder yet, followed by an outstanding Fall Fair and Kids Zone. "Personally I'm looking forward to the Zorbs, and Touch the truck on Sunday," said Fischer.