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Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Poker tournament has good turnout, supports a good cause The Estevan chapter of Habitat for Humanity (HFH) is steadily making gains towards the goal of constructing its first house in the community. The organization made a significant step toward completing its fundraising efforts in a Texas Hold’em poker tournament on April 1. A total of 71 poker players from 19-year-olds to seniors, ranging in experience in the game from beginners to more experienced players attended the Elks Club for a series of poker games that stretched late in the night, as the first cards were dealt at 4 p.m., and the tournament winner was announced at 1 a.m. Buy in to enter the tournament was $100, an amount that entitled players to $10,000 in chips for the games. Players also had the option of buying back in for another $100. Total prize payout was $5,000, with $2,000 being the top payout to the winner of the
tournament. “There was a lot of enthusiasm, and a lot of positive remarks about the tournament from everyone,” said Roberta DeRosier, a committee member who handles publicity for HFH. “There were some long games. It was knockoutstyle, so you’d combine tables as the night went on, and people would do more games before getting knocked out of the tournament. We only took a half hour break for supper.” Specifically, the tournament raised funds for the purchase of a lot, for the first home HFH intends to build. The tournament raised a total of just over $7,000, an amount that was in line with the goal for the tournament. “We can’t start building until we raise enough to purchase the lot,” said D e R o s i e r. “ I t ’s a b o u t $100,000, so we’re getting closer. We’re still not there yet, but this tournament helped.”
Although there was no particular expectation for how many guests the tournament would attract, DeRosier said she is satisfied with the turnout for the event. She added that she thought it was enough of a success that it could
be a good formula to carry forward, when considering future fundraising ideas. She said, “It was our first fundraiser that was this big, so we’re definitely going to carry it forward. We’re planning on building a house every two years
in Estevan, so we’ll need ongoing fundraisers.” On the matter of fundraisers for HFH, DeRosier encouraged volunteers to help out with fundraising efforts, since that is currently where volunteer assistance is most needed.
“We have a lot of volunteers for the actual build; people are excited to help out with that,” DeRosier said. “The fundraising before we can get to building is also a large part of the support for Habitat For Humanity.”
Tournament Proceeds Presented The Estevan Lions Club recently presented the proceeds from its Lions CNIB golf tournament. The event, which was held last July, raised $7,300 for the CNIB. Participating in the cheque presentation were, from the left, Estevan Lions Club member Bob Abernethy and CNIB representative Nanette Ermel. Photo submitted.
On March 23-26th, the 11th Annual
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held its 3 on 3 Hockey Tournament & Skills Competition It was another successful fundraiser for the community rink and minor hockey club. This event would not be a success without its dedicated volunteers and the corporate support.
Thank you for your sponsorship: Trent’s Tire Pukas Welding Ltd. Tarpon Energy Bienfait Coalers Firesky Energy Inc T & K Oilfield Power Tech Industries Apex Distribution Allied Cathodic Services Crown Advertising Bridges & Company LLP Dynamic Signs EB’s Dining Estevan Lacrosse Estevan Meter Services
Family View Farms Great Canadian Oil Change Subway Janessa Walliser Moffat Consulting MNP LLP Redhead Equipment Tasco Consulting Ltd. TEML Theresa’s Tupperware TSD Electric TS&M Supply TS&M Fiberglass Eddie Webster’s Dining Surburban Extended Stay Hotel
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We would like to thank all the organizers, teams, companies and individuals involved with the ECS girls Pink Basketball Tournament and the fundraiser held at
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the Elks for all the support & donations collected for our family in this time of need. The generosity of such a great community is very much appreciated. ❤ The Van Achte Family ❤