L to R: Ray Johnson, Liliana Johnson, Jace Johnson, Arnie Hansen, Lola Hansen, Cody Johnson, and Heather Johnson. Photo courtesy of Heather Johnson
At the AAU wrestling banquet on May 7, Arnie & Lola Hansen were presented the AAU Lifetime Member Award.
Son, Ray Hansen started wrestling at age 5 in 1986. Arnie usually hauled Ray and a car full of kids every weekend to AAU meets. His favorite thing to do was harass the referees. When they moved into their current home, it became a popular hangout for the wrestlers after practice with the indoor pool, sauna, and hot tub. Lola also fed them lots of lasagna. Even after Ray graduated, wrestlers continued to use the hot tub and sauna. When grandsons, Cody & Jace Johnson started wrestling, Arnie would travel to ND to watch their matches. Daughter, Heather, and family returned to Sidney in 2009 so Arnie was able to attend more of their wrestling matches. Cody and Jace ushered in a whole new group of friends who come out to the house every night after practice to hot tub, sauna, and visit. Arnie and Lola have also been great supporters of the Sidney Wrestling Club through sponsorships and donations.
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