ESTEVAN - The Frobisher Thresherman’s committee raised money for some much-needed work at the village’s museum by hosting a mechanical bull fundraiser at the Frobisher legion hall on June 2.
Rod Cullen, who is part of the committee, said it was a great night, with a lot of people showing up. Those who tried riding the bull had a lot of fun, he said.
“The young guys really enjoyed it,” said Cullen, who noted nobody was injured, either.
The event attracted nearly 100 people for supper, and there was music and dancing in addition to the bull riding.
“There was always a lineup to get onto that bull,” said Cullen. “There was anywhere from four-year-olds on that bull right to adults on that bull. It was awesome there. The guy that was controlling the bull did an awesome job, depending on the age that got on the bull.”
Other people sat, watched and cheered for people they knew, he said.
All of the kids who participated received a coupon for an ice cream cone. Steven Ward remained on the bull for the longest amount of time, and they also saluted those who had the best attire and took the best fall.
Cullen estimates the event raised close to $13,000 for the museum, which needs repairs to its roof and lighting. They would also like to paint the building and install new doors.
The museum is located on the east side of the village, in a Quonset where the committee stores old tractors, steam engines and threshing machines.
“We have a bunch of little articles from way back when that have been donated to the museum,” said Cullen. “We have a bunch of history from around Frobisher. We’ve got old pianos that are in there, and all the old tools that they used in the old days.”
It’s an interesting site, Cullen said, and if anyone wants to view the museum, he asks them to contact a member of the Frobisher Thresherman’s Reunion committee. The board members would open it up so people can view the memorabilia and the old-time farming equipment.
Thanks to the support shown for this event, Cullen said they will look to make it an annual event.
Their next event will be the Thresherman’s Reunion on Aug. 13. There will be a parade through the streets of the community, and a demonstration of the old-fashioned farming techniques, as well as a pancake breakfast, children’s activities and a supper.
