An early Christmas present for a number of community organizations.
The Dryden Trillium Lions Club has taken over the role of Santa and is delivering more than $17,500 to deserving groups.
The money comes from the Catch the Ace Lottery.
Those benefiting include:
-Making Connections for Children and Youth
-Dryden Public Library
-Special Olympics
-Hoshizaki House
-Dog Guides
-Dryden Skating Club
-CNIB Lions Lake Joseph Transportation Project
-Camp Quality
-Dryden Trillium Lions Medical Assistance
-Dryden Scouts
-Girl Guides and Pathfinders
-Vision Care at the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Foundation
The Ace of Spades was finally found on Monday with Susan Pollock winning the progressive jackpot of $12,153.