Carlyle Observer: June 19, 2015

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Boogie Fest 2015 a roaring, rumbling success in spite of weather warnings

Dawn Faber of Carlyle was the lucky winner of this year’s Boogie Fest bike, a 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail in mint condition and with minimal mileage. Pictured at the prize presentation at Crescent Point Leisure Complex-which benefits from Boogie Fest funds- are (l-r) Crescent Point Leisure Complex board member Natalie Miller, winner Dawn Faber (seated on bike), board members Danielle Puskas, Janice Brady, Kristi MacDonald, Jenn Greenbank and Boogie Fest founder and organizer, Larry Brady. Faber says, “I’m surprised and thankful to win this beautiful bike. Thanks to all of the volunteers and everyone involved with Boogie Fest. It’s a great event.” (Staff photo by Lynne Bell) Carlyle’s 14th annual Boogie Fest was a roaring, rumbling success-in spite of weather warnings- as motorcycle enthusiasts converged on the community Friday, June 19 and Saturday, June 20 for a fundraising festival supporting Crescent Point Leisure Complex. Although widespread weather warnings made for lower than usual riders’ attendance, Boogie Fest founder and organizer Larry Brady of Carlyle said after the rally: “It was an excellent ride. I’m very happy with how the day went.” Fellow founder and organizer Trevor Dalziel of Carlyle agreed, adding: “I’m very happy. We’ve

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had better days weather-wise. I got caught in a little hail and rain in Redvers and Alida, but it was still a good day and a good ride.” The fundraiser-now in its 14th year-began simply as a fun day out for local motorcycle enthusiasts who also wanted to support the local swimming pool. Since then, it has grown to be a muchanticipated event and an important fundraiser for Carlyle’s Cresent Point Leisure Complex. “We wanted to do a bike rally and the pool needed support, so it grew from there,” says Brady. “Our first year, we made $1,000. Our best year we made $40,000 and last year, we made $15,000. I’m

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very happy with this year’s ride.” The fundraiser hosted events for all ages, with Friday featuring a free lunch in Carlyle Home Hardware’s parking lot, which also allowed attendees a last-chance opportunity to purchase tickets for this year’s prize, a like-new, low-mileage 2004 Harley Davidson Heritage Soft Tail. This year’s lucky winner of the mint-condition motorcycle was Dawn Faber of Carlyle. Boogie Fest organizer Dalziel found the motorcycle, saying, “This year we were able to get a really

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