BETHEL – The 14th annual C.N. Brown Snowmobile Ride for the Muscular Dystrophy Association on March 2 concluded at Telstar High School where all had lunch and registered to win a new 2008 F570 Arctic Cat.

The Windham Drifters, Bog Hooters and the Snow Hoppers were just some of the snowmobile clubs that attended the event. Special guest rider and event emcee Doug Rafferty from WGME-13 was on hand for the festivities. Rafferty has attended all of the snowmobile events, and to award him for his continued participation, C.N. Brown President Jinger Duryea presented him a framed photo from the previous year’s ride.

“We had over 75 people join us at the high school for lunch and, through their efforts, as well as those of our wonderful trail sponsors, we raised $6,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. C.N. Brown Co. would also like to extend congratulations to Ken Fortnam of the Windham Drifters, who won the 2008 F570 Arctic Cat Snowmobile.,” said Mark Cyr of C.N. Brown.

Pauline Cormier, district director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, said about this year’s event, “MDA is honored to have the continued support of C.N. Brown and all of their various sponsors. The annual snowmobile ride is another example of their steadfast support. This year’s ride couldn’t have happened on a more beautiful, winter day. The sun was shining, the snow was high, and the riders raised lots of money for MDA. Our sincere thanks go out to all of the participants.”