This year's MAK Attack was held on June 20, a dreary day that was livened by the competition. Since its inception in 1993 the MAK Attack has been an annual competition between Manor, Arcola, and Kisbey. It is held each June and focuses on how well kept the town is. Judges are asked to tour the towns and choose a winner.
Manor chose not to partake this year; however, they hope to come back in a year or two. Water damage from last year and the continuing uncooperative weather coupled with their new development led them to back out of the challenge this year. They decided that the town was not quite ready for the competition, but will be back and a force to be reckoned with in the coming years.
A good hearted competition, therefore, arose between Arcola and Kisbey. Each town was open about bribing the judges: one with cookies, while the other offered the judges cinnamon buns.
Don Lees of Arcola, Lynn St. John of Stoughton, and Myrna Kendall of Stoughton were taken around each town. Taking in their surroundings they made their decision. Ultimately the judges were appreciative but not seduced by the sweets meant to sway their votes.
The difficult decision was contemplated and the award was given to Kisbey.
"Both communities have seen improvements and growth." Kindle noted.
"You can tell that the homeowners and businesses are behind you. Everyone seems to be behind the challenge. You could tell that it is maintained throughout the year and not just for this challenge. Congratulations and well done everybody," St. John stated.
In accepting the award the mayor of Kisbey, Cliff Nankivell, said "It creates a good little rivalry between towns. All work harder for the betterment of the communities. We give much credit to the maintenance men in both towns."
Next year will be the 20th anniversary of the competition. Both Arcola and Kisbey town councillors hope that Manor will be able to participate in celebrating this achievement.
