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Vol. 11, No. 33, Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Ride for Dad roars through Mundare Michelle Pinon Editor

The Town of Mundare rolled out the welcome mat for motorcyclists and supporters of the annual prostate cancer fundraiser last Saturday. Out in full force were volunteer firefighters with the Mundare Fire Department who assisted with traffic control. Helping feed the hungry participants were Stawnichy’s staff members who offered up delicious kubbie burgers and potato salad for all 252 riders who came through town. It was the third year participants in the Telus Motorcycle Ride For Dad have stopped in the community, and Fire Chief Glenda Dales commented, “They’re just phenomenal. They just love coming to Mundare.” Mayor Charlie Gargus stated, “It was wonderful to see how many riders braved the weather.” Even though they had to ride through hail and rain, the weather did hold off during the stop in Mundare where bikers enjoyed the lunch compliments of Stawnichy’s and entertainment by the Todd James Band. Gargus even had a couple of his former students participate in the ride. “The guy I sponsored said he doesn’t know anybody with prostate cancer, but he could have it someday, and wanted to partici-

pate,” he added. Ride Captain Nelson Santos said the reception he and other riders received in Mundare was terrific. “It was great as always. There was an awesome response.” He also praised the Town of Mundare for all of its assistance, and Stawnichy’s for supplying a wonderful barbecue lunch for riders. “We were overwhelmed by the support.” Santos said prostate cancer hits home with a lot of people on the ride. It even hit home with a fellow who phoned asking how he could participate in the ride even though he doesn’t ride. “The fella was really emotional,” said Santos, and he learned the man had been diagnosed with prostate cancer the week prior to the ride. Around 450 riders raised just over $160,000 for prostate cancer during the ride. “All the money raised stays in Edmonton,” pointed out Santos. “All around it was a good day of rid-

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Main Street Mundare was busy on Saturday as 252 motorcyclists with the Ride For Dad prostate cancer fundraiser stopped in the community for a break from the elements. Pictured from left to right are: Ride Captain Nelson Santos, Global TV Anchor Gord Steinke, and Mundare Mayor Charlie Gargus. ing.” Next year the Edmonton chapter will mark its 10th anniversary, and while the route has yet to be determined, Mundare certainly holds a special place in the hearts of these riders.

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Mundare Fire Department Members provided traffic control for the motorcycle riders.

Stawnichyʼs staff barbecued some of the world famous sausage for participants with the Motorcycle Ride For Dad during a lunch time pit stop in Mundare on Saturday, June 11.


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