09/30/2026
Missing Link Snowmobile Club
Volunteers of the Week — Eunice & Mac Holmes
This week, we are proud to recognize Eunice and Mac Holmes, while also remembering that in the early days of the Missing Link Snowmobile Club, everything was truly a group effort.
Back around 1997, the club had approximately eight members: Mac Holmes, Richard Yates, Paul Sarrizen, Jim Gibson, Wayne Cloutier, Les Sonnes, Doug Antler and Albert Chartier. This small but dedicated group worked together and did whatever needed to be done to keep the club and trails going.
Their groomer was a New Holland Twin Track, and grooming just the west end could take approximately 14 hours. Mac and Jimmy Waters were among those who made those long grooming runs.
There were no cell phones back then. Members would take turns watching the clock, waiting for the groomers to return. If they were overdue, someone would head out looking for them. Eventually, they got an old bag phone, which was quite an improvement!
Mac and Jimmy even had their own way of looking out for one another. They would leave a beverage and a couple of smokes in a tree for the other to find when it was time for a break.
But grooming and maintaining trails were only part of what this group accomplished.
They organized three rallies every winter — the Sesame Street Open in January, the Steak Out in February and the Bow Tie Classic in March. They also organized summer activities, including a Boat-In, Fishing Derby at Antlers, as well as a Family Day ice-fishing derby.
Club meetings were held at the hotel or at someone’s home. Meetings might begin at 7 p.m., but it wasn’t unusual for everyone to finally get home at 1 or 2 in the morning. That’s the kind of time and dedication these volunteers gave to the club.
And then there was Eunice!
There was even a brusher with a big banner on it called “Eunice” — named after her because she could outwork most! That says a lot about the kind of volunteer Eunice was.
Mac and Eunice’s contribution didn’t end with those early years. They continued helping with the trails up until recently and were always willing to lend a hand whenever the club needed them.
They also continue to welcome snowmobilers to their camp, affectionately known as “The 5 Star,” where they have hosted rally stops and served hot soup and hot dogs to hungry riders. For many snowmobilers, stops like these are what make a day on the trails so memorable.
So while this week’s recognition belongs to Eunice and Mac Holmes, their story is also the story of a group of volunteers who worked side by side, put in countless hours and helped build the Missing Link Snowmobile Club.
From 14-hour grooming runs and late-night meetings to rallies, fishing derbies, trail work and welcoming riders at The 5 Star, Mac and Eunice have been part of the club’s history for decades.
We are honoured that, after 29 years, Eunice and Mac are still involved with the Missing Link Snowmobile Club. Their continued support, willingness to help and dedication to the club are a wonderful example of what volunteering is all about.
Twenty-nine years of memories, friendships and commitment to the trails — and they are still part of the MLSC family today.
Thank you, Eunice and Mac, for all the years, countless hours, laughs and hard work, and thank you to all those early volunteers who worked alongside you. We are very fortunate to still have you as part of the Missing Link Snowmobile Club.
Congratulations, Eunice & Mac Holmes — our Volunteers of the Week! ❄️
Missing Link Snowmobile Club — built by volunteers, friendships and a love of the trails.
